MacUser Supplement - iWork Primer – Pages + Keynote + Numbers Explained

iWORK, Apple’s office suite, had a bit of a bumpy start in life.

First out was Keynote, which pushed an iBook's abilities to the limit. Eventually the hardware caught up and we all learned to love it. Then it was joined by Pages, which couldn't quite decide whether it was a word processor or a DTP application. Apple soon simplified things and now it's as accomplished as Word. And finally the two were joined by Numbers, an innovative spreadsheet with some excellent touches, like multiple tables on a single worksheet. Together they comprise a first-class office suite that, in the 08 edition, can hold its own against any competitor.

Throughout this guide we'll be showing you how to get the most out of the three applications that form iWork, from using Numbers to manage your home accounts, to exporting slides for use with PowerPoint and using graphics more effectively in Pages. Whatever your ability, you're sure to find something useful here and, once you're done with the workshops, why not pass them on to someone who has just discovered the suite or is thinking seriously about making the switch. Follow our simple step-by-step guides and you too will discover just how productive you can be with iWork 08.

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