How to Install Scribus

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the download page on Scribus.Net.

   Scribus has a version for several 'flavors' of Linux, Windows, MacOSX, and OS/2.
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   Step 2: Click on your particular version.

   The Windows version is an EXE (executable file) and does not need an unzip program. , Once the file is downloaded, double click on the file and run it.
   
   It will provide you with a default location, but if you want it in a different one, you will need to change it.
   
   This just tells you that you won't be able to use these fonts. , Your layout will differ depending on the type that you chose.
   
   This one was a one page document. , It might be easier to design your document if you can concentrate on the design and then the words.
   
   FillerText.com is a good place to generate some. , Insert Text Frame Insert Image Frame Insert Table Insert Shape Insert Polygon Insert Line Insert Bezier Curve Insert FreeHand Line Rotate Item Zoom Edit Frame Edit Text Frame in Story Editor Link Text Frames Unlink Text Frames Measurements Copy Item Properties Eye Dropper Insert PDF Fields Insert PDF Annotations
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   Step 3: Double click the file.

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   Step 4: Once installed

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   Step 5: choose a document type to create.

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   Step 6: Try filler text.

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   Step 7: Learn what the various icons are for.

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