The software used a standard window layout that became a blueprint for later versions:
Designed primarily for Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 . Corel Draw 9
Could write and open versions 5 through 9 of the native .CDR format. The software used a standard window layout that
Allowed for multi-page document creation (up to 999 pages), making it suitable for brochures and newsletters. Corel Draw 9
Users could choose preset workspaces (like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW 8) or create their own to optimize their workflow. The Design Interface
Introduced a more robust engine to ensure colors on screen matched the final printed output.