when you go to 'properties' choose 'color' instead of 'text'. you will then be able to choose from a long list of hues.
On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 12:41 PM, J K <kramer.newsreader at gmail.com> wrote: > Hi guys, > > First let me apologize if this is a duplicate email. ?I sent this message to > the group and it was held for moderation, but I need help rather quickly (or > I need to abandon Scribus for some other layout system), so I signed up for > the group in order to bypass moderation. > > I apologize if this is a stupid question, but I am having trouble, I looked > through the documentation, and I can't find an answer. > > BTW, I am using Scribus 1.3.3.14 on Windows XP. > > There are two problems. > > First, I cannot change the text color. ?I right click on 'properties' and > click the 'text' tab. ?There are two color options, one with a paint bucket > next to it nd one with a pen which is writing next to it. ?I assume that the > pen writing is what will change the text color, correct? ?But it is grayed > out and I cannot change it. > > The second problem is that most of the fonts work, but the font that I had > chosen (Mangal Regular) will not render. ?It just shows up as red blocks. > ?This font works just fine in other applications. ?Not sure why it wouldn't > work in Scribus. > > Anyway, thanks in advance for any help provided. > > Cheers, > > John > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://lists.scribus.info/pipermail/scribus/attachments/20101227/28aacdab/attachment.htm> > _______________________________________________ > scribus mailing list > scribus at lists.scribus.info > http://lists.scribus.info/mailman/listinfo/scribus >
