diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/new_user_wizard.cc b/gtk2_ardour/new_user_wizard.cc
index 7a82e20d0e..f7544a2ac7 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/new_user_wizard.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/new_user_wizard.cc
@@ -127,10 +127,10 @@ NewUserWizard::setup_new_user_page ()
Label* foomatic = manage (new Label);
foomatic->set_markup (string_compose (_("\
-%1 is a digital audio workstation. You can use it to \
-record, edit and mix multi-track audio. You can produce your \
-own CDs, mix video soundtracks, or experiment with new \
-ideas about music and sound. \
+%1 is a digital audio workstation. \
+\n\n\
+You can use %1 to record an orchestra, create with audio/midi loops, edit the perfect vocal take, \
+mix a live show with effects, dub a video, and master your tracks for digital distribution. \
\n\n\
There are a few things that need to be configured before you start \
using the program. \
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ using the program. \
#ifndef __APPLE__
Label* barmatic = manage (new Label);
- barmatic->set_text (_("GUI and Font scaling:"));
+ barmatic->set_markup (_("GUI and Font scaling:"));
Label* bazmatic = manage (new Label);
bazmatic->set_markup (_("This can later be changed in Preferences > Appearance."));
@@ -250,13 +250,14 @@ NewUserWizard::setup_first_time_config_page ()
HBox* hbox = manage (new HBox);
VBox* vbox = manage (new VBox);
- txt->set_markup (string_compose (_("\
+ txt->set_markup (string_compose (_("\
Each project that you work on with %1 has its own folder.\n\
These can require a lot of disk space if you are recording audio.\n\
\n\
Where would you like new %1 sessions to be stored by default?\n\n\
-(You can put new sessions anywhere, this is just a default)"), PROGRAM_NAME));
+(You can put new sessions anywhere, this is just a default)"), PROGRAM_NAME));
txt->set_alignment (0.0, 0.0);
+ txt->set_justify (JUSTIFY_FILL);
vbox->set_spacing (18);
vbox->set_border_width (24);
@@ -289,7 +290,7 @@ NewUserWizard::setup_final_page ()
string msg = string_compose (_("%1 is ready for use"), PROGRAM_NAME);
Gtk::Label* final_label = manage (new Label);
- final_label->set_markup (string_compose ("%1", msg));
+ final_label->set_markup (string_compose ("%1", msg));
final_label->show ();
VBox* vbox = manage (new VBox);