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PagePlus X2 - Improved Features
Serif PagePlus X2

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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.
Designing Calendar Pages in PagePlus X2

Screenshot from Serif PagePlus X2 - Designing Calendar Pages

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With this edition of PagePlus, Serif provides a Microsoft Windows certified desktop publishing and PDF editing software.

Improvements to Existing Features in PagePlus X2

  • User Interface
    • Pre-defined Workspace layouts
    • Dynamic Studio Tabs that can be fixed in position or hidden out of view
    • Tabs can be docked where you want them so your workspace is configured to your needs


  • Templates
    More pre-designed, customisable templates for almost every kind of document.

  • Projects & Design Labs
    • Projects have step-by-step instructions on how to use the tools and features in PagePlus X2
    • Design Lab describes best practices and techniques for good layouts


  • Picture Frames
    Use placeholder picture frames to try out layouts before you add your images.

  • Table Tool
    Table design as well as importing and sorting data and doing calculations is done within PagePlus without a separate utility.

  • Instant 3D
    Turn text and shapes into 3D objects, edit them from within the document.

  • Better Text Control
    • Transparent highlighting to see edit changes.
    • Text Styles tab to assign text attributes to different sections.
    • Recognition of embedded fonts in imported PDFs.
    • Bullet, numbering, and indenting buttons.


  • PDF Import & Export
    Import and edit PDFs. Incorporate PDFs at any point in a document. Export documents to PDF.
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