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This increasingly powerful desktop publishing software rivals PageMaker, InDesign, and QuarkXPress in features at a fraction of the cost. Find reviews, feature lists, downloads, and tutorials for PagePlus and other Serif software products.
Serif PagePlus X3 Publisher Professional
A really good program is getting even better. The latest upgrade to Serif PagePlus focuses on some fun and useful integrated graphics tools while also adding more high-end publishing features. But it remains low-cost and very easy to use.
Serif PagePlus X3
New Features in Serif PagePlus X3
Serif, Inc.
Serif is a publisher of desktop publishing and graphics software for print and Web. Back in the 1990s their initial offering -- Serif PagePlus -- was the first low-cost desktop publishing program for Windows that rivaled more expensive programs such as PageMaker in its features. Today, Serif produces a range of desktop publishing, Web Design, photo editing, and illustration software for Windows.
PagePlus X2 Improved Features
Improvements include more control of the User Interface and the ability to import and edit PDFs as well as incorporate them anywhere in a document.
PagePlus X2 New Features
Live Calendars, Media Bar, and Connector Tools are some of the new features that make it easy not only to create but to update your documents.
PagePlus X2 Additional Features
Integrated graphics tools, long document handling, and multilingual support are some of the power-user features of PagePlus.
Animation - DrawPlus
This tutorial is on creating animation with DrawPlus.
Ask the Expert
Serif answers questions about using Serif software.
Booklet - PP 8
Step by step instructions on how to use the "Multiple Master Pages" feature to set up a booklet.
BookPlus
Richard Bell describes how he's using BookPlus, a tool that comes with PP 11.
Eye - DrawPlus
How to create a realistic looking eye (iris/pupil) in Serif DrawPlus.
Free PagePlus Templates
From the Free Serif Software site, download free PagePlus SE design packs and templates.
How to Create a Greeting Card - PP X2
PDF tutorial from Serif for PagePlus X2.
How to Create a Newsletter - PP X2
PDF tutorial from Serif for PagePlus X2.
Image Gallery
Browse user submitted images created with Serif software.
Imposition and Printer's Marks
If you are using PagePlus as your publishing program, there are several other output options you should know about when submitting work to a professional printer.
Monthly Calendar - SE
Tutorial for the free SE version of PagePlus.
Newsletter Archives
The monthly Serif newsletters contain product announcements and tutorials.
PagePlus Feature Comparisons
Narrative and chart compares features of PagePlus versions X2, 11, 10, 9, and SE.
Print Resources
Advice on getting your PagePlus files professionally printed include a preflight checklist, using PDF and PostScript, and a FAQ.
Print Tips
Helpful tips on bleed area, scaling, color options for both paper printing and printing on t-shirts and mugs, and other PagePlus-specific and general printing tips.
Serif Tutorials
Tutorials for PagePlus, DrawPlus, PhotoPlus, and 3DPlus. Most of the PP tutorials are for version 7 and 8.
Tech Tips
Short tips from Serif on file organization, backups, and other topics.
Text Frames - PP8
A PagePlus 8 tutorial on how to use text frames.
User Guides for Serif Software
Download product manuals/user guides for several versions of PagePlus, DrawPlus, PhotoPlus, and other Serif software.
Web Sites
Browse user submitted Web sites created with Serif software.
Wrapping Text - PP8
How to make frame text flow around page objects in PagePlus 8.

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