> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.descript.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Write Mode > Use Write mode to draft your script and/or as the first step in generating text-to-speech audio. Write mode gives you a place to write your script in Descript before any audio exists. Start with placeholder text, then bring it to life later with [AI Speakers](/ai-speech/ai-speakers-overview) or your own voice. Common uses include scripting videos before recording or writing custom content for [text-to-speech](/ai-speech/tts). If you’re recording from a script, you can also use placeholder text while you record directly in Descript. [Learn more about Descript's teleprompter feature.](/record/record-with-descript-s-built-in-teleprompter) ## How to use Write mode You can enter Write mode in a few different ways: * Start typing on a blank line in the Script editor—Write mode will turn on automatically. * Click the **Write** button at the top of the Script editor. * Press `Command + E` (macOS) or `Control + E` (Windows) to toggle Write mode on or off. You'll know Write mode is active when you see a blue border around the Script editor and a **Done writing** button at the top. Write mode enabled with a blue border around the script editor. ## Write mode and keyboard shortcuts While Write mode is enabled: * Use `Command + S` (macOS) or `Control + S` (Windows) to start and stop playback. * Single-letter keyboard shortcuts are temporarily disabled. * You can still use `@` to assign a speaker label to the upcoming line of text.