#Scribus the official manual how to#

Labels and titles on the screen are shown l i k e t his. Words and commands typed in by the user are shown like this. Multiple key names linked by a + (for example, CTRL+Z) indicate that the first key should be held down while the remaining keys are pressed all keys can then be released together. Names of keys on the keyboard, for example the Enter (or Return) key, are shown like this ENTER. Click, choose or select refer to using the mouse and clicking on items on the screen (unless you have your own favourite way of operating screen features). In general, the word press indicates you need to press a key on the keyboard. Writing Conventions A number of conventions are used to help you to be clear about what you need to do in each step of a task. Other exercises are for you to try on your own, as a reminder or an extension of the work done during the course. Later, you may attend the IT Learning Programme’s follow-up sessions called Computer8, where you can continue work on the exercises, with some support from IT teachers.

You should select some to try during the course, while the teacher and demonstrator(s) are around to guide you. This book includes plenty of exercise activities – more than can usually be completed during the hands-on sessions of the course. If you have any problems with the text or the exercises, please ask the lecturer or one of the demonstrators for help. Your lecturer will direct you to the location of files that are needed for the exercises. Some exercises, particularly those within the same section, assume that you have completed earlier exercises.

Ī title and brief overview of the tasks to be carried outĪ numbered set of tasks, together with a brief description of eachĪ numbered set of detailed steps that will achieve each task.

The Exercises Exercises are arranged as follows:

Each section contains a brief overview of a topic for your reference and then one or more exercises.

#Scribus the official manual how to#

How to Use This Book This handbook accompanies the taught sessions for the course. Scribus: An introduction to desktop publishing