The Starter Edition of PagePlus is easy-to-use free desktop publishing software for Windows that allows you to learn how to work with page layout tools. For some people, it's the only software they need. These PagePlus SE tutorials focus on using just the tools available in the free version. You can also use the Starter Edition to help you decide if you want to purchase the full Serif PagePlus.
Available as of 2011: Serif PagePlus Starter Edition for Windows (download it)
Create a Custom Business Card Template
Your layout and your choice of template or paper have to work together.
My 10-step illustrated tutorial shows how to choose and modify the size, margins, bleed area and other layout features of a business card to fit a variety of 10-up and 8-up business card papers when using the free Serif PagePlus SE.
Build a Newsletter
ShowMeDo PagePlus SE Video Tutorial
Here's a ShowMeDo series on creating a simple newsletter using PagePlus SE. This isn't the newest version of the Starter Edition but the basics are the same. Shows how to set up columns, create multiple pages, and set up various portions of a newsletter. This is a multi-part tutorial.
Create a Club Phonebook
Learn how create documents with PagePlus SE.
Creating a Quick Card
Make a greeting card from a template.
In this PagePlus SE video tutorial you'll get a walk-through on using the templates available in the program to create a simple greeting card.
Design Your Own Card
Use PagePlus SE to design a Christmas Card.
In this almost 10 minute video tutorial you'll learn how to pick a layout, set up document preferences, then design your own card including making text boxes, choosing fonts, changing colors and fills, and using shapes and clip art. It's a nice friendly tutorial with good audio and image.
Quickie Inserts
Get a quick lesson on inserting text boxes.
PagePlus SE Templates
Use templates to jumpstart your design and learn about the software.
Not tutorials but you can expand your use of PagePlus SE by downloading more templates (free templates and purchased ones). Dissecting and customizing templates is also another way to learn more about the software itself. You can install free templates for business cards | posters | restaurant menus | brochures | business staionery | home stationery
