With Electric Quilt, you receive a Getting Started book which helps you learn all the options available and then a Cookbook which then takes you into the details. I have used this program since 1995. I am a little behind the curve since I am using EQ5 and delighted with the changes from my previous program EQ4. GOOD LUCK and I am sure you will enjoy it. I did read on QB about another software program that some quilters preferred and was less expensive. You might want to try a search to find that posting.