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Master Pages & Themes

Master Pages & Themes

Create consistent, repeating layouts using Master Pages and apply document-wide colour schemes and background textures with the Theme Studio.

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Export & Sharing

Export & Sharing

Prepare your publication for the world with standard and booklet printing, high-resolution PDF and HTML exports, and the commercial Pack & Go tool.

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Text Boxes & Typography

Text Boxes & Typography

Discover how to insert text boxes and utilize professional typography controls, including exact line spacing, custom tab stops, and dynamic text flow.

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Document Security & Privacy

Document Security & Privacy

Protect your files with AES-GCM password encryption and use the Document Inspector to scrub hidden metadata and off-canvas elements before sharing.

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Tables

Tables

Build and format structured data grids, merge or split cells, adjust borders, and import Excel spreadsheets directly onto your canvas.

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Review & Accessibility

Review & Accessibility

Ensure your document is flawless using the Accessibility Checker, built-in Thesaurus, spell check, and CMYK soft-proof print mode.

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Images & Graphics

Images & Graphics

Import, crop, and compress photos, utilize picture placeholders for batch swapping, and apply advanced shadow, glow, and filter effects.

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Document Info & App Settings

Document Info & App Settings

Access advanced document diagnostics, review comprehensive keyboard shortcuts, and explore application startup features.

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Shapes & Drawing

Shapes & Drawing

Access over 200 scalable vector shapes, apply gradient or pattern fills, use the 3D rotation engine, and sketch freely with the drawing tools.

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Additional Features & Tips

Additional Features & Tips

Discover power-user workflows including multi-element grouping, legacy file importing, and advanced text-fitting techniques.

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WordArt

WordArt

Create stunning, print-safe text effects using the Beta WordArt engine, featuring over 500 styles including 3D extrusions, neon glows, and curved paths.

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The Startup Dashboard

The Startup Dashboard

Everything you need to know about the startup dashboard. Learn how to launch projects faster, browse premium (but free) templates, and safely navigate between the dashboard and your active document.

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Clipart

Clipart

Access a built-in gallery of over 3,400 high-quality, transparent clipart images with a live search feature to quickly find the perfect graphic for your layout.

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UI Themes & Dark Mode

UI Themes & Dark Mode

Personalize your workspace with Dark Mode and over 100 custom UI themes. Discover how the interface automatically adapts, seamlessly inverting text and buttons on bright themes to maintain strict WCAG contrast ratios.

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Emojis

Emojis

Browse the complete Twemoji library to insert high-quality, scalable SVG emoji graphics that can stretch to any size without losing crispness.

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Publication Templates Gallery

Publication Templates Gallery

Browse a massively expanded library of 250 premium templates featuring dynamic page size badges for quick identification. Self-hosters can also learn how to securely add custom .opub files directly to the gallery.

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Symbols

Symbols

Easily insert special characters, including currency signs, math symbols, and accented letters, without needing to memorize complex Unicode codes.

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Introduction & Getting Started

Introduction & Getting Started

Learn the basics of Open Publisher, explore the workspace interface, and find installation guides for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Marketing & Promotional Tools

Marketing & Promotional Tools

Generate print-ready promotional content using built-in coupon templates, custom QR codes, and auto-populating Business Information blocks.

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Page & Document Management

Page & Document Management

Master the native .opub file format, manage your document properties, and learn how to efficiently add, duplicate, move, or delete pages.

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Layout & Workspace Tools

Layout & Workspace Tools

Navigate your canvas with precision using custom margins, rulers, smart guides, magnetic snapping, and the Selection Pane.

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  • The V5 Client
    • First Run Wizard & Startup Screen
    • Atomic Saves & Auto-Recovery
    • Interactive Backup Manager
    • Previous Versions & Snapshots
    • Window Pinning & Fullscreen
    • System Tray & Background Mode
    • Taskbar & OS Integration
    • Native Clipboard & Scrapbook
    • Export & Print Queue Monitor
    • Document Presentation Preview
    • Drag-and-Drop Desktop Import
    • Desktop System Fonts & Proofing
    • External File Watcher
    • The Clippy Assistant
    • NW.js Guest Webview Margin Compatibility & Universal Canvas Centering
    • Windows XP Dedicated Desktop Client Port & Architecture Modernization
    • Export Progress IPC Broadcasting & Taskbar Synchronization
  • Marketing & Promotional Tools
    • Coupon Templates
    • QR Code Generator
    • Business Information
    • Publication Templates
    • Direct Mail & Postcard Layout Design Standards
  • Page & Document Management
    • Page Setup & Dimensions
    • Managing Pages
    • The Navigation Pane & Views
    • Template Saving & Migration
    • Scratch Area & Snapping Guides
    • Page Views, Notes & Numbering
    • Permanent Page Orientation & Rotation Lock
    • Page Preview Bleed Prevention & Minimap Clipping
    • High-DPI Paper Format & Resolution Persistence Architecture
    • Perfect Previews & Multi-Page Theme Isolation
  • Layout & Workspace Tools
    • Insert Ribbon Layout Streamlining
    • Page Size & Format
    • Page Margins
    • Rulers & Ruler Origin
    • Snapping & Smart Guides
    • Zoom Controls
    • The Selection Pane
    • Context Menus
    • The Scratch Area
    • Page Notes
    • Insert File (Content Migration)
    • Grid Guides
    • Baseline Guides
    • Draggable Custom Guides
    • Non-Destructive Selection
    • Crisp Margin Guides at All Zoom Levels
    • Margin Guide Stacking Context & Dropdown Layering
    • Multi-Page Overview Decoupling & Viewport Architecture
    • Document Load Page Focusing & Viewport Auto-Centering
    • CSS Syntax Recovery & Workspace Viewport Layout Restoration
    • Real-Time Drag Previews & Complete Element Fidelity
    • Canvas Scratch Area Scrolling in All Directions & Floating Return Button
    • Multi-Page to Single-Page Return Auto-Focus, True Visual Centering & Zoom Preservation
    • Ruler Selection Span Markers & Smooth Real-Time Cursor Position Indicators
    • Canvas Marquee Selection Viewport Clamping & UI Bleed Prevention
    • Workspace Initialization Race Condition Fix & Preview Recovery
  • Master Pages & Themes
    • Creating Master Pages
    • Theme Studio & Backgrounds
    • Page Borders
    • Ignore Theme Toggle & Master Theme Restoration Engine
    • Theme Studio Ribbon Expansion & Pin-Open Popover Auditioning
    • Theme Studio 300-Theme Overhaul & Lighter Teal Catalog Navigation
    • 6-Slider Dual-Column Background Suite & Pattern Controls
    • 700 Themes Expansion & Fine Tactile Textures Catalog
    • Auto-Reset Hue Shift & Modular Theme Studio Engine
    • Per-Page Individual Themes & Multi-Page Customization Persistence
  • Export & Sharing
    • Printing Your Document
    • Booklet Printing
    • Export to PDF
    • Export as Image
    • Share via Email
    • Export as HTML
    • Export as XPS
    • Pack & Go
    • Double-Page Spreads
    • Physical Measurement Units, DPI Conversion & Print Precision
    • Spreads Mode Document Metadata & High-DPI Persistence
    • Smart Arrow Printing Engine & Export Visibility Architecture
    • Print Engine html2canvas Background Parsing Fix & Export Resilience
    • Multiple Copies per Sheet, Card & Label Imposition & Multi-Up Printing
    • Desktop App Async Print Pipeline & Native API Interception
  • Text Boxes & Typography
    • Inserting & Editing Text Boxes
    • Text Formatting & Shortcuts
    • Paragraphs & Text Flow
    • Advanced Text & Colour
    • Hyperlinks
    • Continuous Font Scaling
    • Intelligent Copy & Paste
    • Font Dropdown Keyboard Navigation
    • Text Box Element Copy and Paste Pipeline
    • Text Box Context Menu Cut Command & Clipboard Suite
    • Highlighted Text Drag-and-Drop & I-Beam Interaction
    • Precision Text Drag Discrimination & Caret Selection Refinement
    • Text Box Border Art Padding, Context Menu Type Discrimination & Slider Reactivity
    • Using Styled Text Boxes: Colors, Gradients & Borders
    • Choosing Pre-Designed Templates from the 100 Text Box Presets Gallery
  • Document Security & Privacy
    • Password Protection
    • The Document Inspector
    • Document Properties
    • Clickjacking & UI Occlusion
    • Desktop App Password Encryption & Metadata Bridge
    • Geographic Access Control & Abuse Defense Architecture
    • International Sanctions Compliance & Iran Regional Defense
    • Status Bar Password Protection Indicator & Dialog Access
    • Document Conversion Pipeline Security & Threat Shield Audit
  • Tables
    • Inserting & Selecting Tables
    • Formatting & Managing Cells
    • Multi-Cell Table Formatting
    • Table Spellchecker & Context Menu Proofing Integration
    • Importing Tabular Data from CSV, TSV & Spreadsheets
  • Review & Accessibility
    • The Accessibility Checker
    • The Integrated Thesaurus
    • Spell Check
    • The Design Checker
    • CMYK Commercial Print Mode
    • The Page Parts Library
    • Word Count & Text Statistics
    • Visual Spell Check Engine & Status Bar Auto-Revert
    • Visual Grammar Engine & Contextual Proofing Underlines
    • Browser Native Spellcheck Suppression & Firefox Double Underline Elimination
    • Offline Dictionary & Spellchecker Overhaul
  • Images & Graphics
    • Insert, Swap & Manage Images
    • Crop & Compress Images
    • Shadows & Glow Effects
    • Image Filters & Alt Text
    • Quick Rounded Corners
    • Unified Bulk Image Import & Multi-Page Automation
    • In-Memory Batch Page Generation & Modal Interaction
    • Lock Aspect Ratio & Picture Tools Precision
    • Rotation-Aware Object & Image Resizing Engine
    • Image Transparency & Filter Preservation Across Undo/Redo
    • Image Rounded Corners & Crop-to-Shape Complete Engine Fix
    • Picture Tools Image Glow & Drop Shadow Print Rendering Fidelity
    • Image Crop Print Fidelity & Live Editor Rounded Corners
    • Image Drag-Through Mirroring & Preview Fidelity
  • Document Info & App Settings
    • The Document Info Menu
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • The Startup Splash Screen
    • Easter Egg: Tetris
    • Complete Options Overhaul, Ribbon Re-arrangement & Startup Preview
    • Desktop Detection Pipeline & Client Download Suppression
    • Webview Guest Bridge Detection & Download Button Suppression
    • V5 Branding Preview & Modern Logo Integration
    • Boot Splash Screen Refresh & Offline Asset Modernization
  • Shapes & Drawing
    • Charts & Graphs Studio
    • Interactive Progress Bars
    • Inserting & Formatting Shapes
    • Resizing, Rotating & 3D Effects
    • Advanced Shape Tools
    • The Drawing Engine
    • Smart Arrows: Parametric Stem Stretching & Tip Controls
    • Smart Arrows: Floating Action Toolbar & Responsive Controls
    • Smart Arrows: Stroke Bleed & Print Overflow Precision
    • Authentic Smart Arrows Expansion & Element Interactivity
    • Smart Arrow Color Picker & Tip Handle Drag Precision Engine
    • Customizing Shapes and Text with the Format Properties Window
  • Additional Features & Tips
    • Drop Cap
    • Text Fit: Best Fit
    • Opening & Importing Files
    • Multi-Select, Grouping & Flip
    • The Custom Colour Picker
    • QoL & Workflow Shortcuts
    • Save As Functionality
    • Mac Keyboard Backspace Delete Support
    • Bulk Selection Transform Support & Clean Multi-Selection Overlay Engine
    • Cloud Conversion Tunnel Resilience & Legacy Document Import
  • WordArt
    • Legacy WordArt
    • Beta WordArt
    • Edit, Format & Print Fidelity
    • Beta WordArt Loading Acceleration & Performance Architecture
    • WordArt WYSIWYG Freeform Resizing & Print Parity
    • Ultra High-Resolution WordArt & Anisotropic Supersampling
    • Smooth WordArt Anti-Aliasing & Zoom-Aware Supersampling
  • The Startup Dashboard
    • The Dashboard
    • Floating Toolbar Startup Protection & Context Isolation
    • Mobile-Responsive Dashboard & Portrait Experience
    • Dashboard Blank Document Page Size Routing & Paper Format Synchronization
    • Recent Documents Management, Pinning & Workspace Recovery
  • Clipart
    • The Clipart Gallery
    • The Clipart Asset Pipeline & Import Spooler
    • Clipart Border Art Engine, Dynamic Element Resizing & 40 Presets
    • Vector Clipart Recoloring, Fill Overrides & Transparency
  • UI Themes & Dark Mode
    • Local HD Icons & Dynamic Theme Hue Shifting
    • UI Themes
    • Dark Mode
    • Theme IPC Broadcasting & V5 Client Shell Interoperability
    • Bright Themes, WCAG Contrast Inversion & High-Luminance Adaptation
  • Emojis
    • Emojis
    • Formatting Emojis
    • Searching Emojis and Changing Skin Tones
  • Publication Templates Gallery
    • Multi-Page Template Insertion Studio
    • Adding Custom Templates
    • Template Page Size Badges
    • Exporting, Distributing & Sharing Custom Templates
  • Symbols
    • Symbols
    • Special Characters, Typographic Symbols & Glyph Palette
  • Introduction & Getting Started
    • What is Open Publisher?
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    • The Application Interface
    • Installation Guide
    • The .opub File Format
    • Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
    • System Requirements
    • Help and Support
    • Linux AppImage Type 2 Specification & AppStream Compliance
    • Web App Manifest & iOS PWA Installation Engine
    • Contributors Showcase, Security Integration & UI Polish
    • Desktop App Download Router for Windows, macOS, Linux & FreeBSD

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