> ## Documentation Index
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# How to Create a Rundown for Your Production in Fabl

> Learn how to set up a new rundown in Fabl, configure your show details, add segments, and share it with your production team right away.

Creating a rundown in Fabl takes just a few minutes. Once you've set up the basics — show name, type, date, and target duration — you can start adding segments and inviting your team. Every rundown you create becomes a living document that your whole crew can view and edit in real time.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Rundowns">
    From the Fabl dashboard, select **Rundowns** in the left sidebar. If you're inside a project, click the **Rundowns** tab at the top of the project workspace. You'll see a list of all rundowns associated with your workspace or project.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click New Rundown">
    Click the **+ New Rundown** button in the top-right corner of the Rundowns page. A setup panel will open on the right side of the screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name and configure your rundown">
    Fill in the core details for your production:

    * **Rundown name** — give it a clear, descriptive name (see the naming tip below)
    * **Show type** — choose from Live Broadcast, Pre-Recorded, Event, or Custom
    * **Date** — set the air date or production date for the rundown
    * **Target duration** — enter the total length of the show (e.g., `60:00` for a one-hour production)

    These fields appear in the rundown header and are included in all exports, so fill them in accurately.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add segments">
    With your rundown created, start building the structure of your show by adding segments. Click **+ Add Segment** to insert the first row, then fill in:

    * **Title** — the name of the segment (e.g., "Cold Open," "Guest Interview," "Ad Break 1")
    * **Type** — select from the available segment types (see below)
    * **Duration** — enter the planned duration in `MM:SS` format
    * **Notes** — optionally add production notes, talking points, or instructions for the crew

    Repeat this step to build out the full rundown. You can drag and drop segments to reorder them at any time.

    #### Segment Types

    Fabl includes the following built-in segment types to help you categorize and color-code your rundown at a glance:

    | Type        | Use it for                                           |
    | ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
    | **Intro**   | Opening sequences, cold opens, and title cards       |
    | **Segment** | Main content blocks — interviews, features, demos    |
    | **Break**   | Unscripted or buffer time between content blocks     |
    | **Outro**   | Closing remarks, credits, sign-offs                  |
    | **Ad**      | Paid advertising slots or sponsor reads              |
    | **Custom**  | Any segment that doesn't fit the standard categories |

    <Info>
      You can rename Custom segments to match your production's terminology. The label you enter appears in the rundown and all exports.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and share">
    Fabl saves your rundown automatically as you work — there's no manual save required. To share it with your team, click the **Share** button in the top-right corner of the rundown, enter your collaborators' email addresses or select them from your workspace roster, and set their permission level (Viewer or Editor). Your team will receive an invitation and can access the rundown immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Naming convention tip:** Include the show name, episode or date, and version in your rundown title — for example, `Morning Brief – 2025-07-14 – v1`. This makes it easy to find the right rundown in search, keep version history readable, and avoid confusion when multiple rundowns exist for the same show.
</Tip>