Apple updates iWork versions for iCloud, iOS and OS X

Shortly after the launch of Microsoft office for the iPad, Apple now is updating its productivity suite, adding some significant improvements to compete with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint. The update extends to iWork for iCloud as well as the OS X and iOS versions, as reported by 9to5Mac. The biggest changes were made to the iCloud version of the apps, with Pages, Numbers and Keynote refreshed a new design that adds support for Retina displays. Also new is the ability to open documents directly from iCloud mail as well as share view-only version of the documents. Other changes to the individual apps include new templates in Pages, improved pop-up menus in Numbers and the option to edit charts in imported Keynote documents. Apple also rolled out changes to its OS and iOS version including the following: Numbers for iOS (Version 2.2) - iTunes Link New “view only” setting lets you share spreadsheets you want others to view but not edit Search spreadsheets by name Progress indicator for calculations Control the z-order of bubble chart labels Faster CSV import Improved Microsoft Excel compatibility Usability improvements Numbers for OS X (Version 3.2) – Mac App Store New “view only” setting lets you share spreadsheets you want others to view but not edit Set margins in print setup Create headers and footers in print setup New printing options: page numbering, page ordering and zoom Create custom data formats Create custom table styles Drag and drop a CSV file directly into a sheet Automatically update an existing table by dragging in a CSV file Control the z-order of bubble chart labels Cell-based import feedback Improved text box behaviour Media Browser improvements, including search Improved Instant Alpha image editing Improved Microsoft Excel compatibility Improved AppleScript support Usability improvements Pages for iOS (Version 2.2) - iTunes Link New “view only” setting lets you share documents you want others to view but not edit Search documents by name Inline images and shapes in table cells are preserved on import Better placement of inserted and pasted objects New Arabic and Hebrew templates Improved support for bi-directional text Word count for Hebrew Improved ePub export Control the z-order of bubble chart labels Usability improvements Pages for OS X (Version 5.2) - Mac App Store New “view only” setting lets you share documents you want others to view but not edit Delete, duplicate and reorder sections using the page navigator Inline images and shapes in table cells are preserved on import Copy-paste style improvements Better placement of inserted and pasted objects Improved Instant Alpha image editing Media Browser improvements, including search Improved AppleScript support New Arabic and Hebrew templates Improved support for bi-directional text Word count for Hebrew Create custom data formats Control the z-order of bubble chart labels Show rulers as a percentage of document size Improved text box behaviour Improved EndNote support, including citations in footnotes Improved ePub export Usability improvements Keynote for iOS (Version 2.2) – iTunes Link Use your finger to illustrate on slides as you present New “view only” setting lets you share presentations you want others to view but not edit New portrait layout option in presenter display Search presentations by name New transitions and builds: Object Revolve, Drift and Scale, and Skid Control the z-order of bubble chart labels Export to PPTX format Detailed presentation import feedback Improved animation performance Improved bi-directional support: switch direction for text, lists and tables Usability improvements. Keynote for OS X (Version 6.2) - Mac App Store New “view only” setting lets you share presentations you want others to view but not edit Improved Presenter Display layouts and labels New transitions and builds: Object Revolve, Drift and Scale, and Skid Improved Magic Move including text morphing Apply motion blur to animations Show rulers as a percentage of document size Improved Instant Alpha image editing Media Browser improvements, including search Directly specify start and end points of movies Create custom data formats Export to PPTX format Improved AppleScript support Control the z-order of bubble chart labels Support for animated GIFs Detailed presentation import feedback Improved animation performance Improved bi-directional support: switch direction for text, lists and tables Allow objects on slide to layer with master Improved text box behaviour Usability improvements Do you use iWork on your Mac or iOS device? Or are you a Microsoft Office user? Let us know in the comments. Continue reading →

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