If someone has sent you a pages document or word document, you can convert them using either the pages app, or pages on icloud. This is true pc to pc, pc to mac, mac to mac, and mac to pc. You can even use apple pencil on your ipad to add comments and illustrations by hand. Add different page numbers or number formats to different. Im a heavy user of both ms word and pages, and a big fan of pages. F ile, e dit, v iew, i nsert, f o rmat, t ools, t a ble, window, help. Like word in office for mac, you can start with a blank document or use the template chooser.
Weve redesigned pages, numbers, and keynote to work even better with microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint. I have a pages installed and the more i learn, the more it has been growing on me. You may need to open a microsoft word document in pages if youre trying to edit documents between a pc and a mac, and fortunately, both programs are very similar. Any new mac will come with a free copy of apples pages software, which is a hugely powerful tool for creating and editing documents, and also works well with its iosipados counterpart app. Opening docx files on a mac, without microsoft office. If the folder in the where box is where you want to save the pages file, click the export button here. Ive been using microsoft word for a long time now, but am not too happy about having to pay for the program again just to use it on a mac. How to convert pages doc to microsoft word doc on mac. If you opened the full save as dialog box, select a location in the leftmost pane and navigate to a folder in the next pane. The trusted word app lets you create, edit, view, and share your files with others quickly and easily.
Warum ist pages so viel schlechter als ms word oder ich nur. But for those who use ms word every day without taking the time to learn some of the more advanced features, or those looking for a minimalistic interface, pages might be a refreshing change of pace. Can apple pages replace microsoft word for mac on a macbook. Both microsoft office and iwork receive constant updates and are compatible with the current version of ios. However, you are correct that ms office will likely be the standard at any university. How to open a microsoft word doc in pages on a mac.
Editing documents both microsoft word and apple pages enable you to create complex text documents. Also compact flash and the powerbook 190, beige g3 that wont boot mac os 8. You could start with apples pages, because its free, and you may. I find word on mac really sluggish, might just be my old system.
Microsoft word is a word processor that has text that flows, unlike a pdf or page layout program. You can easily add or delete a page in your documents with word for mac. I got my first mac this week, im a college student so im used to writing my papers in word and im wondering if pages is better or equal to microsoft word. While microsoft office is popular, it might not be suitable for everyone. Editing documents both microsoft word and apple pages. One of the most common things we do with an office suite is create documents or pdfs. How to save pages files as word document format from mac. Pages works if youre mainly writing for yourself or youre in a mac only environment. In this video i compare the three major platforms for writing papers and find the pros and cons of each. On save as, give the file a name, and location desktop or flash drive and click on export. To compare microsoft word to pages 08, i used each program to create the same fourpage newsletter. Microsoft word with a microsoft 365 subscription is the latest version of word. It is large, nearly 2gb on osx, and is extremely slow to load, even from an ssd, and performance is only adequate. Likewise, you can compare which product has better general user satisfaction rating.
Mac pages vs word practical help for your digital life. Sadly, the ribbon toolbar in ms word detracts from early productivity gains. Its never been easier to take a microsoft office document from your mac or pc and import it into pages, numbers, and keynote. Apples pages, going the distance with word the new york times. Microsoft word is the industry standard, and the default word processor for millions of people. Pages also enables you to simply email a link to the document on your icloud so collaborators can open, view, and edit the document right there, even if they dont have pages or icloud themselves. To choose a format or to control the starting number. You can access the software on ios, android, mac, windows, ipad, and even web. To add a new blank page or page break to your document, click pages on the insert tab, and then choose either blank page or page break. Immediately below it you will see text labels for the menu. Hop over to our mac classes page and schedule a pages 101 class were here to help with patient, customized, oneonone instruction.
On the contrary across a range of different pcs the layout is identical, with zero issues. Try using icloud to download the file to your windows pc. Get started quickly with new, modern versions of word, excel, powerpoint, outlook and onenotecombining the familiarity of office and the unique mac features you love. For a mac user, you might be surprised at what pages and numbers can offer. And with realtime collaboration, your team can work together, whether theyre on mac, ipad, or iphone, or using a pc. Nov 01, 2015 better depends on what you need to do. Find out how document collaboration and editing tools can help polish your word docs. Pages has an advantage with charts, but word is a great choice for those who do a lot of work with microsoft word on a pc. For my needs, pages is by far better than ms office. Writing tools youll like far better than microsoft word. Get started quickly with new, modern versions of word, excel, powerpoint, outlook and onenotecombining the familiarity of office and the unique mac. Now, more features are supported, including commenting, conditional formatting, and bubble charts.
Oct 30, 20 but, ive recently switched to mac and i dont have ms word installed and ive been going through withdrawals. In page numbers, choose the position and alignment of page numbers. Microsoft word document showing differently between pc and mac. How do i open mac pages in a microsoft environment. Today i look at microsoft word for ipad and compare with iwork. Microsoft word in a lot of cases youll find you already know if you need microsoft word. Pages is apples answer to microsoft word, but its only for mac. In the title bar you will see the word icon, then the file name followed by microsoft word, starting at the left side of the application window. Jan 01, 2017 the better program is the one you find most useful. The better program is the one you find most useful.
For those of you who use pages, why did u stop using word, and for those who switched from pages, why did u do it. Word i got my first mac this week, im a college student so im used to writing my papers in word and im wondering if pages is better or equal to microsoft word. It also lets you view and edit office docs attached to emails. Pages is a powerful word processor that lets you create stunning documents. Pages, overclocking an emac, and more, dan knight, low end mac mailbag, 2008. As a writer, i have a very large number of word files, but with microsoft moving to. Previous versions include word 2016, word 20, word 2010, word 2007, and word 2003.
As its case with every apple software, apple pages is. Word s classic strength as a popular mac word processor has been significantly challenged by iworks pages. Mar 28, 2019 i chose microsoft word for mac when i switched to a macbook pro some years ago. Should i use microsoft word on a mac or a cheaper alternative. I chose microsoft word for mac when i switched to a macbook pro some years ago. Ms word does offer a version for the ios but only with a yearly subscription. Im thinking about getting a word processor for my mac. But even when i used the program, i acknowledged that 99% of users only use about 20% of the program. If all you need is an apple word processor, mac pages can handle everything you will probably ever need to do.
Microsoft word, however, outperforms when it comes to writing tools such as word count and spell checking tools. If you use microsoft word on your mac, you can save the documents you create and open them in pages, apples word processor. For those who are ms word power users, you may find the simplicity of apple pages a bit disconcerting. Use microsoft word for the best word processing and document creation. Follow along for how to convert a pages doc to a microsoft word doc on mac. Click on advanced options and on the format bar, click on. Furthermore, as a college student you will find that word, excel, and powerpoint are the standard. While they arent as featurepacked as word or excel, pages and numbers are more than capable enough for plenty of use cases. To use pages free in the icloud, youll need an apple id, but getting one is free and easy, just enter your email address and follow the instructions. However, microsoft word does not open pages files or convert word files to pages files. Do your best workanywhere, anytime and with anyone. Can pages and numbers replace word and excel on your mac. For this to work, you need to make sure you store the. I used to swear by microsoft office, and particularly microsoft word.
As a writer, i have a very large number of word files, but with microsoft moving to an annual subscription model. Even though pages has significantly fewer features, youll find that you can do quite a bit more than you might initially think possible, and that features and document. When it comes to word vs pages, word is developed by microsoft for windows pc. Whether you need to update your resume, complete an assignment for school, or create a flyer for an event, or something else, you need to be able to get the text in efficiently and format it effectively. There is indeed a large difference between word and pages.
Nov 28, 20 the new version of iwork, which includes pages, numbers and keynote, is free for anyone who buys a new mac, ipad or iphone. Keynote comparison reminds me of the pepsi challenge. Its a handy feature to use in case you cant access microsoft. When you compare the features, you can clearly see the. Aug 09, 2016 pages also enables you to simply email a link to the document on your icloud so collaborators can open, view, and edit the document right there, even if they dont have pages or icloud themselves. Pages comes into its own when it comes to document design, particularly for leaflets, flyers and posters, which you can format with ease. Its never been easier to take a microsoft office document from your mac or pc and import.
From the start, pages places you in the perfect creative. It also allows you to add charts to the document a feature missing from ms word. While apples pages word processing application is becoming. Of course, the functionalities arent as rich as ms. This is a 3 video series on the business apps of microsoft vs. As its case with every apple software, apple pages is limited. I created my basic text and layout in each programs word processing mode, and then. In the pages program on your mac, click on file, then export to followed by word.
Blind testers frequently prefer the sweeter, lessharsh flavor of pepsi vs. The biggest hurdle youll experience in switching over to pages is the stark differences in user interfaces. Pages, apples alternative to microsoft word, is deceptively simple. The word that i would use to describe ms word on apple platforms. The first version of pages was generally oriented toward creating printed page documents. The two most popular options are probably microsoft s word or apples pages. Microsoft 365 includes premium word, excel, and powerpoint apps, 1 tb cloud storage in onedrive, advanced security, and more, all in one convenient subscription. Opening docx files on a mac, without microsoft office apr 15, 2016 15 comments mac users may encounter docx files from time to time, often sent from a windows user as an email attachment or otherwise, as the. More specifically the word layout for word for mac is different than what is displayed on pc. But, ive recently switched to mac and i dont have ms word installed and ive been going through withdrawals.
I chose microsoft word for mac when i switched to a macbook pro some. Create, edit, collaborate, and share documents using word for mac. So for me pages is fine and i have it on my mac, my iphone, my. To compare microsoft word to pages 08, i used each program to create the same four page newsletter. I just realised that microsoft word for pc and mac display the exact same files in different ways. May 15, 2019 pages comes into its own when it comes to document design, particularly for leaflets, flyers and posters, which you can format with ease. How to get microsoft word for free on mac macworld uk.
If there is any particular thing you need to do that can only be done in one or the. Apple pages is like having microsoft word for mac for free. How to open microsoft word documents in apple pages on a mac. May 18, 2017 to convert the word document to a pages document, go to file save. It hasnt been pretty, but i have been getting through it one day at a time. Personally, i have nothing at all against microsoft products, but i find apples suite of products suit my needs better. I was recently in a similar position because i needed something for school, and i went with pages, pretty much on price alone. Before i decide to buy one i need to make sure that it will have all of the features i need. I can see how ms word isnt the ideal tool for composing. If you dont want a page number to appear on the first page, clear the show number on first page check box. How does scrivener measure up against microsoft word and mac pages.
Edit a spreadsheet with others at the same time in pages on mac, ipad, iphone, and. Weve redesigned pages, numbers, and keynote to work even better with microsoft word. For instance, you can match iwork and microsoft word for their tools and overall scores, namely, 9. A qualifying office 365 subscription is required for word, excel, powerpoint and outlook. With microsoft 365, you get features as soon as they are released ensuring youre always working with the latest. And as a result, microsoft word is available everywhere. Word is a what you see is what you get word processor wysiwyg or wizywig, and as such, its really effective.
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