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QuarkXPress 2018: General
Discuss functionality of QuarkXPress 2018 and QuarkXPress 2018 Pro (Mac App Store variant).

For Digital Publishing functionality please refer to forums in the "Digital Publishing" group.

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QuarkXPress 2017: General
Discuss functionality of QuarkXPress 2017 (excluding Digital Publishing)
For Digital Publishing functionality please refer to forums in the "Digital Publishing" group.

QuarkXPress 2016: General
Discuss functionality of QuarkXPress 2016 (excluding Digital Publishing)
For Digital Publishing functionality please refer to forums in the "Digital Publishing" group.

Please note that Quark will support QX2016 until Nov 30, 2019.

QuarkXPress 20xx: Output (Printing & PDF Export)
Discuss PDF Export and Print functionality of QuarkXPress 2015, 2016 & 2017, including PDF/X workflows

QuarkXPress 20xx: Color Management
Discuss QuarkXPress 2015/2016/2017 color management functionality including DeviceN workflows.

QuarkXPress 20xx: Fonts and fonts usage
Discuss fonts and font usage in QuarkXPress workflows on MacOS® and Windows® in QuarkXPress 2015, 2016 & 2017.

QuarkXPress 2017/2018/2019: XTensions/plug-ins for QuarkXPress 2017/2018/2019
Discuss third-party XTensions® software for QuarkXPress 2017, QuarkXPress 2018 and QuarkXPress 2019.
As the API hasn't changed between 2017 & 2018 & 2019 versions, most XTension running in QuarkXPress 2017 should also work in QuarkXPress 2018. If not, the XTension might have a hard-coded version check. Please contact the vendor of the XTension for compatibility information.

QuarkXPress 2015/2016: XTensions modules for QuarkXPress 2015/2016
Discuss third-party XTensions® software for QuarkXPress 2015 and QuarkXPress 2016.
As the API hasn't changed between 2015 & 2016 versions, most XTension running in QuarkXPress 2015 should also work in QuarkXPress 2016.

QuarkXPress 20xx: Scripting (AppleScript / JavaScript)
Discuss scripting using AppleScript in QuarkXPress 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018.
Discuss scripting using JavaScript in QuarkXPress 2018.

Quark License Administrator
Discuss Quark® License Administrator (QLA) setup and functionality, which allows you to run concurrent licenses of QuarkXPress inside your organization.

QuarkXPress Document Converter
Discuss converting legacy documents (version 6 or older) to be opened in QuarkXPress 10, 2015 & 2016 using the QuarkXPress Document Converter.
(Please note that documents last saved in version 7 and higher can be directly opened by QuarkXPress 10, 2015 & 2016!)

HTML5 Publications / Progressive Web Apps (PWA) / flex layouts – from scratch and convert from Print
Ask questions about creating HTML5 Publications and HTML pages – both fixed or responsive – using QuarkXPress 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. HTML5 Publications allow you to create online publications with near-WYSIWYG typography & design and app-like interactivity – at no extra cost.

Also learn about Progressive Web App (PWA) export from QuarkXPress 2018. And see how truly responsive layouts using CSS flexboxes are possible, using the Flex Layout in QuarkXPress 2019. All without having to code of course.

eBook Publishing – fixed layout and reflowable layout eBooks
Ask questions about creating eBooks in ePub2, ePub3 and Kindle format using QuarkXPress 9, 10, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 and how to submit your eBook to popular online stores. You can choose to create eBooks in reflowable layout or fixed layout.

Design and Publish Native Apps using QuarkXPress or App Studio (with InDesign/QuarkXPress)
Discuss all aspects of the HTML5-based native apps: From content design and enrichment in InDesign CS5.x, CS6 & CC and/or QuarkXPress 9.5, 10, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 to creating your app, submitting it and publishing it to Android tablet, Android phone, iPad, iPhone and Web Apps. Free Trial can be found here: http://AppStudio.net

Also discuss the FREE (as in: "no additional costs") single app export from QuarkXPress here.

Sofa Threads
Kick back on the couch and discuss all things not directly related to QuarkXPress.

Suggestion Box
Want to improve the Quark XPerience? Drop your suggestion(s) here, including feature wishes for future versions of QuarkXPress.

Quark DesignPad
Quark DesignPad is a unique iPad app that puts grid-based design control in the palm of your hand. Tell us what you think and how you would like to see the app evolve.

QuarkXPress 2015: General
Discuss functionality of QuarkXPress 2015 (excluding Digital Publishing)
For Digital Publishing functionality please refer to forums in the "Digital Publishing" group.

Please note that since Dec 1, 2018, QuarkXPress 2015 is not supported anymore.

QuarkXPress 8, 9 & 10: General
Discuss functionality of QuarkXPress 10, 9 & 8 (and before) (excluding Digital Publishing).
For Digital Publishing functionality please refer to forums in the "Digital Publishing" group.

As QuarkXPress 1 thru 10 are not supported by Quark anymore, please upgrade to a newer version of QuarkXPress if you are looking for official support. Support options for supported versions are here: http://support.quark.com

QuarkXPress 8, 9 & 10: Output (Printing & PDF Export)
Discuss QuarkXPress print functionality and printing workflows

QuarkXPress 8, 9 & 10: Color management
Discuss QuarkXPress color management functionality including DeviceN workflows

QuarkXPress 8, 9 & 10: Fonts and fonts usage
Discuss fonts and font usage in QuarkXPress workflows on MacOS® and Windows® in QuarkXPress 8, 9 & 10.

QuarkXPress 8, 9 & 10: XTensions modules
Discuss QuarkXTensions® and third-party XTensions® software

QuarkXPress 8, 9 & 10: AppleScript
Discuss AppleScripting for QuarkXPress 10, 9 & 8 (and before)

Quark XML Author for Microsoft Word
Discuss structured authoring using XML and the familiar environment of Microsoft Word

QuarkXPress Server
Discuss capabilities and share productivity tips about the server version of QuarkXPress.

Quark Publishing System (QPS)
Discuss capabilities that support workgroup collaboration and productivity

Content Automation - General
Discuss all things related to content automation and streamlining the content lifecycle from content creation and management to publishing and delivery.