The current discussion about applying styles seems an opportune time to bring up something that has always bothered me about Scribus. I don't like the "text" option in the Properties window.
I think a DTP application should be based on frames and styles. If you want body text, make a body text style. If you want headings, make a heading style, a subhead style, whatever you need. If you want a hanging indent, make a style for it. DON'T select text and apply formatting that way. Styles permit easy global changes and consistency of text elements throughout a document. What's the point of having a text tab for a text box? Why not just apply a paragraph style? I think having a text tab encourages bad working habits, especially in new users who come from a word processor. I think the text tab should make accessing and applying paragraph styles easy, but should not allow a setting for all the text in a text box. --Judy Miner USA Registered Linux User #397786
