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: How the text appears on screen (e.g., as floating bubbles or a close-up of the screen) is usually decided by the director, so you don't need to over-describe the visual effects in your script.

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: For a single message, you can describe the action and include the text in quotes within the narrative. : How the text appears on screen (e

: Use a specific shot heading if the audience needs to see the phone screen directly. : Use a specific shot heading if the

: This is often the simplest and cleanest method. You treat the text just like regular dialogue but add a parenthetical notation.

: If two characters are texting back and forth in different locations, you can use an INTERCUT heading, similar to a phone conversation. Tips for Effective Texting Scenes

Example: He looks down at his phone. A message from Sarah: "Where are you?" .