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The number of text rows (lines), which also sets virtual bottom position for formats such as PAC or EBU STL.

For example, if Screen lines = 11, a top aligned row will have index 1, a bottom aligned row will have index 11.

Maximum number of text lines expected in each subtitle.

Maximum number of characters allowed in each text line.

Sets the gap between the lines on the screen as a percentage or pixel of the screen height.

Allows the user to choose if they want Line spacing to be set as a percentage or as pixels.

If checked, the app will automatically break a line when the number of characters exceeds maximum Line length (see above) on file import and word-wrap as you type.

If checked, the app will automatically add a new subtitle when the number of text lines exceeds the number set in the Text lines per subtitle field (see above).

With this box checked, the line length will be calculated in pixels according to the chosen font (for .890 format only).

Sets the subtitles preview area (top, bottom, left, right) for the in-app player and image exports.

It can be set as a percentage or pixels, depending on what the user selects in the Units field (see above).

Allows users to set the minimum subtitle duration of all the subtitles in the current project. According to most scholars, the duration of a single subtitle should never be less than one second, otherwise, it will seem to flicker, and viewers won't be able to read it. However, it is always crucial to check with your client and follow the given parameters.

Allows users to set the maximum subtitle duration. The default value is 7 seconds.

Defines the minimum interval between consecutive subtitles.

With this option checked, when timing the in-cue of a subtitle, and depending on the value entered in the ‘Snap gaps up to’ field, the app will automatically snap the out-cue of the previous subtitle to the in-cue the user just timed, maintaining the minimum time gap set.

With this option checked, when timing the out-cue, and depending on the value entered in the 'Snap gaps up to' field, the app will automatically snap the in-cue of the next subtitle to the out-cue the user just timed, maintaining the minimum time gap set.

The value entered here will determine if a subtitle will be snapped to the previous/next subtitle or not (granted that the Snap subtitles on set in-cues/out-cues is checked), chaining them.

Note that the value entered here is the threshold. If the user entered “7” in the ‘Snap gaps up to’ and then timed the in-cue of the next subtitle 7 frames away from the previous subtitle, the app would not chain the subtitles.

Defines the number of frames before a shot change to which the out-cue of a subtitle will be snapped (granted that Auto snap to shot change is active, see below).

Defines the number of frames after a shot change to which the in-cue of a subtitle will be snapped (granted that Auto snap to shot change is active, see below).

Defines the threshold of frames before or after a shot change that the software will consider. If the in/out cue of a given subtitle falls within that area, it will automatically be snapped to the proper location (granted that Auto snap to shot change is active, see below).

With this option checked, the app will use the value entered in the Cut-off threshold field and the value entered in the Shot change snap area field to determine if a subtitle should be snapped to the shot change or not.

Keep in mind that the ‘Auto snap to shot change’ box should be checked for this to be done automatically. See below.

The value entered here will determine if a subtitle will be snapped to the shot change or not.

For example, if the user sets “7” as their cut-off threshold and “12” as their shot change snap area and the in-cue of a subtitle is timed 9 frames away from the shot change, the app will automatically snap the in-cue to 12 frames before the shot change. If the in-cue is timed to 6 frames away from the shot change, the app will snap it to the shot change.

Also note that the value entered here is the threshold. Using the example above, if the user timed the in-cue 7 frames away from the shot change, the app would snap the in-cue to 12 frames before the shot change.

Keep in mind that the Auto snap to shot change box should be checked for this to be done automatically. See below.

With this option checked, in/out cues that fall within the Shot change snap area will be automatically snapped to the defined location before/after the shot change.

As opposed to 'Auto-comply timing', this option will enforce minimum time gap but allow too long or too short duration during spotting.

With this option checked, the program will automatically prevent setting timecodes that don't comply with the project settings.

With this option checked, during the spotting process, the app will automatically force gaps that are below the defined threshold, as well as not allow timing below minimum duration and over maximum duration

With this option checked, the next subtitle will be highlighted after setting the out-cue.

[Available only in Translate and Review apps] If checked, the app will not allow any timecode editing. Split/Merge/Add/Delete subtitles will also be disabled.