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url: "https://docs.on-book.app/pro/user/features/line-notes.md"
description: "Log dialogue errors quickly during rehearsal and send actor-specific line note reports."
requires: [scriptTextAccess]
---

# Line Notes

> **Requires script text access.** Line Notes is hidden unless the project has `scriptTextAccess` enabled.

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![Line Notes — On Book Pro](../../assets/screenshots/line-notes/line-notes-hero.png)

## Overview

The Line Notes tool is a specialized interface designed for Stage Managers to rapidly log dialogue errors during rehearsals and distribute personalized reports to actors.

If this tool is missing, ask the production owner or maker/operator to confirm script text access.

* **Rapid entry** — Log issues like "Called", "Dropped", or "Paraphrased" with two clicks
* **Actor-specific reports** — Automatically generate and send individual emails to each actor with only their notes
* **Script integration** — Notes are linked directly to script text for context
* **History tracking** — Review notes by date to track improvement over time

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## Getting Started

### Opening Line Notes

1. Navigate to **Line Notes** in the sidebar
2. You'll see the script dialogue displayed in list format, organized by page

### Understanding the Interface

| Area | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| **Script List** | Dialogue lines from your imported script |
| **Note Badges** | Visual indicators on lines that have logged issues |
| **Date Picker** | Filter notes by rehearsal date |
| **Action Toolbar** | Send Reports and other quick actions |

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## Logging a Note

During a run-through, follow along in the Line Notes view and log issues as they happen:

1. **Click the dialogue line** where the error occurred
2. **Select the issue type** from the modal that appears:

| Issue Type | When to Use |
|------------|-------------|
| **Called** | The actor asked for a line |
| **Dropped** | A line or section was skipped entirely |
| **Paraphrased** | The actor used different words but conveyed the meaning |
| **Transposed** | Words were spoken out of order |
| **Late Pickup** | There was a significant delay in picking up the cue |

3. **Auto-save** — The note is saved instantly and the modal closes so you can keep following the script

::: tip Fast Workflow
The modal dismisses automatically after selection — no extra clicks needed. You can log a note and return to following the script in under two seconds.
:::

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## Distributing Reports

At the end of a rehearsal day, send batch reports to your cast:

1. Click **Send Reports** in the Action Toolbar
2. The **Send Line Notes** modal confirms the current date
3. Review the summary (e.g., "sending to 5 actors")
4. Click **Send Emails**

Each actor receives a professionally formatted email containing **only their own notes**, sorted by page number. Actors without notes won't receive an email.

### Email Format

Each line note email includes:

| Column | Content |
|--------|---------|
| **Page** | Script page reference |
| **Line** | The dialogue text |
| **Issue** | What went wrong (Called, Dropped, etc.) |

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## Reviewing Past Notes

Use the **date picker** to browse notes from previous rehearsals:

* See which issues recur for specific actors
* Track improvement over time
* Compare accuracy across different run-throughs

Notes from previous dates display as read-only — new notes are always logged against today's date.

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## Permissions

| Action | Who Can Do It |
|--------|---------------|
| Log Notes | Stage Managers, Owners |
| Send Reports | Stage Managers, Owners |
| View Notes | Stage Managers, Owners |

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## Tips for Success

emoji\_objects **Follow along live** — Keep Line Notes open during runs to catch issues in real-time

emoji\_objects **Review before sending** — Check the logged notes (indicated by badges) before dispatching reports

emoji\_objects **Use date filtering** — Identify recurring issues for specific actors across rehearsals

emoji\_objects **Send promptly** — Actors benefit most from receiving notes the same day as the rehearsal

emoji\_objects **Pair with Rehearsal Reports** — Use Line Notes for dialogue accuracy and the [Notes tool](./notes.md) for general rehearsal reports

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## Related Guides

* [Notes & Rich Text](./notes.md) — Rehearsal reports and general notes
* [Communications & Email](./email.md) — Email delivery system
* [Show Structure](./show-structure.md) — Script and scene management
* [Features Overview](./overview.md)

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*Last updated: February 2026*