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Q&A Why are some words in screenplays set in all caps?

I believe I understand this and I'm looking for confirmation. Examples: It has become a tugging match with the Weird Man shouting, "I'll take you to a taxi... I'll take you." Ahead, a group is...

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by temporary_user_name‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T02:16:13Z (almost 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/5317
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License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#2: Initial revision by user avatar temporary_user_name‭ · 2019-12-08T02:16:13Z (almost 5 years ago)
I believe I understand this and I'm looking for confirmation.

Examples:

* * *

It has become a tugging match with the Weird Man shouting, "I'll take you to a taxi... I'll take you." Ahead, a group is gathered on the sidewalk near two ambulances. People clamor to get a look at a BLOODY BODY which lies on the street.

* * *

DETECTIVE TAYLOR, 52, stands on the other side of the room, looks through a notepad.

* * *

So do they do this because at that moment, the screen focuses on that item, character, or aspect? And/or is it also always done when a character is first introduced?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2012-03-23T19:56:33Z (over 12 years ago)
Original score: 6