Brother QL-550 - Manual (Page 39)

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Using P-touch Editor
After installing and starting the software, you are now ready to create your own labels.
While you can create a wide range of labels using P-touch Editor, there is generally a common work
flow for creating any label.
Select the type and size of label ¾ Enter text ¾ Apply formatting to text ¾
Add decorative objects to the label ¾ Print the completed label
Each process in this work flow is described in the following sections.
Layout Window
The layout window appears after P-touch Editor starts and you select the type of layout from the
layout selection dialog box. Some of the most commonly used features of the layout window are
described below. We will be using these features in the examples in the following sections.
1. Standard toolbar
Provides icons for file, print, edit and view functions.
2. Property dock
The property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout and Database property boxes for setting
the font, format, etc. Click on the buttons at the left of the dock to display and close the
corresponding property box.
3. Draw toolbar
Provides tools for drawing graphics on the label.
4. Layout work area
The layout work area displays the label and imported objects as you edit the label contents.
5. Object dock
The object dock contains icons for quick access to functions for adding text, graphics, tables,
frames and other decorative objects to the label.
6. Label List/Database window
Displays data imported from a database or registered in the Label List.
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