Film Format Margins and Spacing
The actual margin settings are
| Element | Left Margin (from left edge) |
Right Margin (from right edge) |
Spacing (before/within) |
| Action | 1.5" | 1" | Double/Single |
| Scene Heading | 1.5" | 1" | Double/Single |
| Character Name | 3.5" | 2" | Double/ |
| Parenthetical | 3" | 3.5" | Single/Single |
| Dialogue | 2.5" | 3" | Single/Single |
| Shot | 1.5" | 1" | Double/Single |
| Transition | 5.5" | 1" | Double/Double |
| Act Number | centered (if used) | varies/Double |
| Dual-Column Dialogue |
Left Margin (from left edge) |
Right Margin (from left edge) |
Spacing (before/within) |
| Character Name 1 | 2.75" | 3.75" | Double/ |
| Parenthetical 1 | 2.25" | 4.5" | Single/Single |
| Dialogue 1 | 2" | 4" | Single/Single |
| Character Name 2 | 5.75" | .75" | Double/ |
| Parenthetical 2 | 5.25" | 1.25" | Single/Single |
| Dialogue 2 | 5" | 1" | Single/Single |
Film Format / Sitcom Format / TV-2 Format / Play Format
