The Supercharged Sunday School

: This is the most important window in Scribus, used to control nearly every attribute of your selected object.

: To ensure you have the software that matches your manual, always download the stable version directly from the Scribus Official Site . What to Look for in a Good Manual

If you are looking for the absolute latest features (such as those in Scribus 1.6+), you should consult the official project documentation: