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How to use the teleprompter in the Mac notch

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To use the teleprompter in the Mac notch with NotchStar, open the notch, choose Teleprompter, press the pencil and paste your script, then press the check mark and the play button. The text scrolls upward, and two sliders set the speed and the size.

Steps

  1. Hover over the notch to open it, then choose Teleprompter.
  2. Press the pencil button. The script area turns into a text box.
  3. Paste your script, or type it. Command V pastes, and Command A, C, X and Z also work.
  4. Press the check mark to go back to reading.
  5. Press the round play button. The text starts to scroll and fades at the top and bottom.
  6. Move the left slider, with the tortoise and hare, to change speed. The right slider changes text size.

While you read

Press pause to stop, and play to carry on from the same spot. The circular arrow takes you back to the start. The notch closes when your pointer leaves it, unless you press Keep open in the header. Press it before you start so the script stays visible while you look at the camera.

Before the first use

The tab shows a sample line until you replace it. Your script, speed and size are saved on your Mac.

Limits

It scrolls at the speed you set. It does not follow your voice. One script is stored at a time, as plain text. See the teleprompter feature page and the teleprompter guide for reading tips.

Keep reading.

A teleprompter right under your camera
Read a scrolling script right beside your Mac's camera. Adjustable speed and text size, fading edges, and an edit mode for your script.
How to edit your script in the NotchStar teleprompter
Press the pencil in the NotchStar teleprompter to turn the script into a text box. Edit, then press the check mark to go back to reading.
Where to put a teleprompter near your MacBook camera
On a notched MacBook the camera sits in the notch, so NotchStar's script sits right beside the lens. Tips for pinning it and sitting at the right distance.
Using a teleprompter on your Mac for calls and video
How to read a script on camera without looking like you are reading: placement, pacing, writing for the ear and a notch based setup.

More in Teleprompter.

Where to put a teleprompter near your MacBook camera
On a notched MacBook the camera sits in the notch, so NotchStar's script sits right beside the lens. Tips for pinning it and sitting at the right distance.
Does the NotchStar teleprompter follow your voice
No. The NotchStar teleprompter scrolls at a speed you set and never listens to your voice. Here is how to match the pace by hand.
Is the NotchStar teleprompter hidden from screen recording
NotchStar does not hide its teleprompter from screen sharing or recording. It is a normal window area, so share a window or check a test first.
Why the NotchStar teleprompter text fades at the edges
The NotchStar teleprompter fades text at the top and bottom of its window so the line you are reading stays the clearest. It cannot be turned off.
Using the NotchStar teleprompter on a Mac without a notch
On a Mac with no notch, NotchStar shows a floating pill at the top centre of the screen. The teleprompter works the same way there.
How to change teleprompter speed and text size in NotchStar
Two sliders beside the play button set scroll speed and text size in the NotchStar teleprompter. Both are remembered the next time you open it.
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