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Starting P-touch

Editor

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Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]-
[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0].

When P-touch Editor is launched, the [New/Open] dialog box appears, allowing you to 
choose whether you want to create a new label layout or open an existing label.

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Choose an option in the [New/Open] dialog 
box and click [OK].
• You can choose the label printer and tape 

size.

• When you choose [Open File], the [Open] 

dialog box appears. You can choose and 
open the file you have created and stored 
previously.

• When you choose [View History], the 

[History] dialog appears. You can choose 
from recently created labels.

• When you choose [New], choose either vertical writing style or horizontal 

writing style.

• When you choose [Select by Use], you can choose by label applications.
• When you click [Help-How To], the P-touch Editor Help appears.

The Help files allow you to learn step by step how to create a label layout.

• When you choose [Check for Updates] with a computer connected to the 

Internet, you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center (http://
solutions.brother.com). Use the Brother Solutions Center to check for the latest 
software downloads and FAQs.

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You can also start P-touch Editor using the 
following methods (only if you created the 
shortcut during installation):
•Double-click the shortcut icon on the 
desktop.
•Click the shortcut icon in the Quick 
Launch bar.

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To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tools]-[Options] to 
display the [Options] dialog box. In the [General] tab, you can choose the setting in 
the [Operations] list box in the [Startup Settings]. Normally, choose [Display New/
Open Dialog Box].