XPress 8
Pros
- Easier document sharing
- New hanging-characters feature
- Interface updates make the program easier and more streamlined to use
Cons
- Interface changes are only partial
- Few brand-new features
- New features are of limited utility for most users
Software Details
- Quark
- 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard)
- Universal
- $799; upgrade, $299; Plus Edition (for Asian text), $999; upgrade, $499
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