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Teleprompter scrolling and reader controls

Reader controls decide whether the script feels calm or stressful during a take. This updated page explains where the feature fits, what it can do, and where to go next.

Teleprompter Automatic supports this workflow across iPhone, Android, and the web, with reader controls, recording tools, sync, and export depending on the platform and account state.

Quick answer

Choose the scroll mode, set text size, test speed aloud, adjust alignment and cue position, then record a short sample before the final take.

In Teleprompter Automatic, the practical workflow is to prepare the words, open the script in the reader, test the scroll mode aloud, record a short sample, then save or export the take that feels clear. That sequence keeps the page focused on the real user task instead of turning the article into a generic teleprompter list.

When this workflow is useful

Use this guide whenever the text is too fast, too slow, hard to read, or not positioned well for your camera setup.

Prepare the script before opening the camera

Fix very long paragraphs before changing every reader setting. Dense text is harder to read at any speed.

Break the script into short paragraphs with one idea per paragraph. If the text contains names, numbers, product claims, or a call to action, keep those phrases visible as their own lines. This makes the reader easier to follow and reduces the chance of rushing through the parts that matter.

Set up the reader for the format

Start with fixed speed or WPM when you need predictability, and test Voice Scroll separately before relying on it.

Start with a readable font size, comfortable line spacing, and a cue position that keeps your eyes near the camera. Then choose the scroll mode for the job: fixed speed for predictable pacing, timed scrolling for a strict duration, words per minute for practice, or Voice Scroll when pauses and emphasis matter.

Match the workflow to the publishing context

Match the workflow to where the script will be prepared, read, recorded, reviewed, and exported. Device choice affects text size, control method, and how much setup you need before a deadline.

The same script can feel different in a vertical clip, a longer YouTube video, a live presentation, or a private team update. Before recording, decide where the video or speech will be used, how much time the viewer has, and whether the final version needs captions, trimming, resizing, or a follow-up link.

Record a short test before the full take

Read one paragraph out loud for 15 to 30 seconds and tune from that real speaking pace.

The test should be short enough that you will actually review it. Watch once for eye line, once for audio, and once for message clarity. If something feels off, adjust the script or reader settings before recording the full version.

Use product features only where they help

Mirror mode, countdown, alignment, font size, and cue position are support settings for the same goal: readable delivery.

Cloud sync helps when the script starts on one device and the recording happens on another. Editing and export tools help after the take is usable. Remote controls help when the recording device is out of reach. The important SEO point is also the important product point: each feature should answer a real workflow problem.

Keep the script useful after the recording

Keep the final script and setup notes after the first successful use. Reusing the same structure makes the next recording, presentation, or support task faster.

A good script can become a shorter clip, a caption draft, a lesson outline, a support answer, or a second recording in another format. Save the final version with a clear title and keep notes about the settings that worked, especially scroll mode, reading pace, device position, and export format.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • writing sentences that look fine on the page but are hard to say aloud
  • setting scroll speed while reading silently instead of speaking at camera pace
  • recording the full take before checking framing, audio, and script position
  • adding too many visual effects before the message is clear

Review and publish with a clean next step

After the workflow is set up, save the script, review the result, and continue with the relevant support guide.

After the take works, move to the next page in the workflow instead of repeating the same setup. Useful next steps include script import, scroll controls, camera settings, editing, export, cloud sync, or a platform-specific recording guide.