# Create a document

To create a new document, you first choose a template to use as a starting point. There are two types of templates, depending on the type of document you want to create:

- Script templates: provide a starting point for writing a comic script.
- Layout templates: use coordinated fonts and colors for a unified look, and often include placeholder elements that you can replace with your own content.

1. To open Comic Life by clicking on its icon in the Dock, Launchpad or Applications folder.

   If the template chooser doesn't appear, click New Document in the bottom-left corner of the dialog.

2. Double click the blank template in the Scripts category.
3. Start typing.
4. Choose File > Save (from the File menu at the top of your screen), enter a name, choose a location, then click Save.

   Comic Life automatically saves your changes as you work, so you don't need to worry about consistently saving your document manually. However, it's a good idea to rename your document so you can easily find it the next time you want to work on it. You can change the name of the document or change where it's saved at any time.

5. To close the document, click the red close button in the top-left corner of the window.

1. To open Comic Life by clicking on its icon in the Dock, Launchpad or Applications folder.

   If the template chooser doesn't appear, click New Document in the bottom-left corner of the dialog.

2. Double click one of the blank templates in the Blank category.
3. A page is automatically created for you.

   Drag elements from the element well sidebar at the bottom of the window

4. Add photos from your photo library in the sidebar on the right of the window.
5. Do any of the following to adjust the elements:
   - Move: If you're editing text click outside the element to deselect the text, then drag the element anywhere on the page.
   - Resize: If you're editing text click outside the element to deselect the text, then click the element to select it and show the square resize handles. Drag a handle on the top, bottom, or sides to resize the element horizontally or vertically, or drag a corner handle to resize it proportionally. If a clipping indicator appears at the bottom, drag it until all of the text is visible.
6. Choose File > Save (from the File menu at the top of your screen), enter a name, choose a location, then click Save.

   Comic Life automatically saves your changes as you work, so you don't need to worry about consistently saving your document manually. However, it's a good idea to rename your document so you can easily find it the next time you want to work on it. You can change the name of the document or change where it's saved at any time.

7. To close the document, click the red close button in the top-left corner of the window.