The Print Shop 4.0 User Guide

This User Guide is designed to help you learn the software. Be sure to also check out the Video Tutorials and the Blog for additional ideas. To access the User Guide, either click on a topic to the left, choose a commonly accessed topic below, or search for a topic above.

In addition to the information available in The Print Shop 4.0 User Guide, Technical support is also available if you encounter an issue with the software. Solutions to common technical issues can be found using these links, or if necessary report a problem to our Support team.

Paragraph Tools

Changing the Text Alignment

Text Alignment defines how your text is displayed on the page.

Alignment

To change text alignment:

  1. Insert a text box.
  2. Click the Text you want to edit, the Text Tab becomes active.
     
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  3. Click on the Alignment Button.

    Alignment Button
  4. Use the drop down box to set the Alignment.  The available options are Left, Right, Centered, and Justified.  See the example above to help you choose the one that is best for you.

Changing the Text Spacing

Text Spacing is the distance between two or more lines of text.

Text Spacing

To change Text Spacing:

  1. Insert a text box.
  2. Click the Text you want to edit, the Text Tab becomes active.
     
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  3. Click on the Spacing Button.

    Text Spacing Button
  4. Use the drop down box to set the Text Spacing. The available options are 1, 1.5, and 2.

Changing the Text Box Margins

To change the Text Box Margins, start by inserting a text box.

To change Text Box Margins:

  1. Insert a text box.
  2. Click the Text you want to edit, the Text Tab becomes active.
     
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  3. Use the drop down slider tool to change the margins.

Creating Bullet Points

Bullet points are used to make lists of items.

Bulleted List

To add Bullet Points:

  1. Insert a text box.
  2. Click the Text you want to edit, the Text Tab becomes active.
     
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  3. Click on the bullets button.
  4. Type in your text after the bullet point
  5. Now Every time you start a new line of text by using the enter key a new bullet point will appear.

Note: In order to stop using bullet points click on the enter key on your keyboard again and it should disappear and allow you to continue typing outside of a bulleted list.


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