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How To: Edit master files in QuarkXPress

In this video tutorial you will learn how to edit master files. Master files work almost like templates in QuarkXPress. If you change the master file, all files created based on the master file will change too. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Edit master files in QuarkXPress.

How To: Pad the inside of text boxes in QuarkXPress

Does your text box look cramped with the text too close to the box's edges? In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to pad the inside of text boxes and how to manipulate the block features. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Pad the inside of text boxes in QuarkXPress.

How To: Add in-between tab characters in QuarkXPress

A tab character is a control character in a document that represents movement to the next tab stop. In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to add a in-between tab character. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Add in-between tab characters in QuarkXPress.

How To: Force text to flow around an object in QuarkXPress

Do you want to include an image in your Quark document? In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn to use runaround for formatting. Learn how to add a custom padding shape, and format text around an image. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Force text to flow around an object in QuarkXPress.

How To: Re-order pages in QuarkXPress

In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to re-order pages in document view. Learn how to drag and move pages around in the document. QuarkXPress will auto-renumber the pages. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Re-order pages in QuarkXPress.

How To: Import Illustrator EPS files in QuarkXPress

Encapsulated PostScript, or EPS, is a graphics file format. In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to import Illustrator EPS files. Learn also how to use remove solid background colours from EPS files. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Import Illustrator EPS files in QuarkXPress.

How To: Add borders to your page elements in QuarkXPress

Do you want to stylize your picture box or text box in your QuarkXPress document? In this video tutorial you will learn how to add borders to your page elements and how to adjust border properties. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Add borders to your page elements in QuarkXPress.

How To: Perform automatic page numbering in QuarkXPress

Like Word, you don't have to manually number each of the pages of your QuarkXPress document. In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to perform page automatic numbering and work with master pages. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Perform automatic page numbering in QuarkXPress.

How To: Use the Reason 4 Malström graintable virtual synthesizer instrument

In need of a quick general introduction to Reason's Malström synth instrument? Well, you're in luck, as this clip presents just that. For more information, including a detailed overview of the instrument, and to get started using it in your own Reason projects, watch this video guide.

How To: Create a new document in QuarkXPress

QuarkXPress is a page layout application for Mac OS X and Windows, produced by Quark, Inc. In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to create new documents and how to set measurements when creating a new page. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Create a new document in QuarkXPress.

How To: Create custom document sizes in QuarkXPress

Do you want to design a CD cover in QuarkXPress? In this video tutorial you will learn how to create custom document sizes, including how to set preferences for a CD cover design project. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Create custom document sizes in QuarkXPress.

How To: Add text to a page in QuarkXPress

In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to create a new page, and add a header and some body copy. Learn how to use the text tool to create and edit a block of text and how to hide the guides using keyboard key. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Add text to a page in QuarkXPress.

How To: Add blank pages to a document in QuarkXPress

QuarkXPress is a drag-and-drop WYSIWYG page layout program. In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to add blank pages to a document using the Document Layout menu. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Add blank pages to a document in QuarkXPress.

How To: Create custom content frames in QuarkXPress

In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to create custom content frames. During the process, QuarkXPress will pixelate your pictures to keep the program fast. It's called active degradation. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Create custom content frames in QuarkXPress.

How To: Move multiple pages in QuarkXPress

Are your QuarkXPress pages in the wrong order? Want to know a fast and easy way to fix it? In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to move multiple pages in document view. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Move multiple pages in QuarkXPress.

How To: Create a paragraph style sheet in QuarkXPress

A style sheet is a group of paragraph and/or character attributes that can be applied to selected paragraphs and characters in one step. In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to create a paragraph style sheet and apply it to text blocks. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Create a paragraph style sheet in QuarkXPress.

How To: Use the Step & Repeat command in QuarkXPress

Step and Repeat is one of the great time-saving features of QuarkXPress. If you need multiple items and you know where you want them, consider the Step and Repeat command. In this QuarkXpress video tutorial you will learn how to use Step & Repeat to replicate items in your pages. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Use the Step & Repeat command in QuarkXPress.

How To: Add a drop capital to a paragraph in QuarkXPress

This quick tutorial shows you how to add a drop capital to the first letter of a paragraph when working in QuarkXPress. There is no sound so don't crank the volume, just follow the text bubbles. Make sure you click on "video tutorial sections" in the top left corner and pick the lesson Add a drop capital to a paragraph in QuarkXPress.

How To: Link text in Quark Express

Don't you hate it when you go to print your term paper or document and find that paragraphs or sentences are cutoff? Well, this tutorial will show you how to link text together using Quark Express so each page will start and finish just where you want it to. A must for any page layout, magazine or project. Make sure you click on "video tutorial sections" in the top left corner and pick the lesson. Link text in Quark Express.

How To: Use PMS colours in QuarkXPress

Color is an important part of any page or design layout and in this tutorial you'll learn how to open the color tool, append PMS colors and apply them to your QuarkXPress document. Make sure you click on "video tutorial sections" in the top left corner and pick the lesson. Use PMS colours in QuarkXPress.

How To: Use the rule below option in QuarkXPress

Rules below may not make sense if you're new to QuarkXPress, but it's basically a way of setting conditions or rules for paragraph attribute that fall BELOW the selected text. Learn just how to use the rules below option in this silent tutorial. Make sure you click on "video tutorial sections" in the top left corner and pick the lesson. Use the rule below option in QuarkXPress.

How To: Drag and set guides in Quark Express

This video is about setting bleed guides in Quark Express. Knowing how to drag and set guides will keep your work area under control when using this page layout program. Make sure you click on "video tutorial sections" in the top left corner and pick the lesson. Drag and set guides in Quark Express.