TV-2 Format Margins and Spacing

Compared to the film format:

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" 1.5" Double/Single
Character Name 3.5" 1.5" Double/
Parenthetical n/a - in dialogue n/a - in dialogue n/a - in dialogue
Dialogue 2.5" 2.5" Double/Double
Shot 1.5" 1.5" Double/Single
Transition 5.5" 1" Double/Double
Act Number centered   varies/Double
Scene Number centered   Double/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 n/a - in dialogue n/a - in dialogue n/a - in dialogue
Dialogue 1 2" 4" Double/Double
       
Character Name 2 5.75" .75" Double/
Parenthetical 2 n/a - in dialogue n/a - in dialogue n/a - in dialogue
Dialogue 2 5" 1" Double/Double

Film Format / Sitcom Format / TV-2 Format / Play Format