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Apple announced, recently, that iWork is now available free of charge with every Mac purchased after October 1st, enabling new users to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations without having to spend any additional money.
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In this tutorial, I will show you how to create and format a text document using Pages, as well as how to insert a table, chart, shape and media such as image, video and audio.
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- Open the Apple Pages app located in your Applications folder. You will be greeted with the following window. If you don’t see this window, go to your top menu bar and select File New.
- To convert Apple Pages to Microsoft Word using the Pages app, double-click on the. Pages file to open it. Then, go to File Export To Word. On the “ Export Your Document ” dialog box, the Word tab is automatically selected. There are several other formats you can export your document to as well.
Pages Explained
Pages is a word processing application developed by Apple. It is part of a productivity suite called iWork along with both Keynote and Numbers, and is recognised for its user-friendly, intuitive interface.
With Pages, you can create professional-looking documents that are compatible with other word processing software such as Microsoft Word and OpenOffice. Additionally, each and every document that you create is automatically saved to iCloud and can be wirelessly shared between iDevices for easy access.
Create a New Document
Your first port of call is to create a new document in which to type. Pages includes many different templates designed to help you get started, ranging from invoices, resumes, posters and more.
Step 1: Launch Pages
Click the Pages icon in the Dock.
Step 2: Choose a Template
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Select a template from the list and then click Choose. For the purpose of this tutorial, I have chosen Blank.
Step 3: Compose
Pages is now ready for you to compose your document.
Format Text
Formatting is used to transform a large blocks of text into a more legible format, making your document appealing to the reader.
Step 1: Highlight
Highlight all text by clicking Edit on the toolbar running along the top of the screen, and then Select All. Alternatively, press ⌘ and A simultaneously on your keyboard. You can also highlight a single word by double-clicking on that word, or multiple words by clicking and dragging your mouse across the text you wish to highlight.
Step 2: Format
On the right-hand side of the application, you will see the Format sidebar. From here, you can format your document to your specification.
If you would like to change the font, click the Font drop-down menu on the sidebar and select a different font from the list.
Click ⬆ or ⬇ to increase or decrease the size of the font, or manually enter a value.
Click Bold, Italics, or Underline to emphasise text.
Align text by clicking Left, Centre, Right or Justify.
Choose a line spacing by selecting an option from the Spacing drop-down menu.
Change the colour of the font by selecting a colour from the palette.
Once selected, the font will then change to the specified colour.
Tip: Pages will automatically spellcheck your work and display a red, dashed line under any possible misspelling. Right-click misspelt words to select a correct spelling from the list, or press Ignore Spelling to ignore.
Create a Table
Tables are used to display data in a neat and orderly fashion, and Pages includes several table templates to suit every need.
Step 1: Insert
Click Table and then select the type of table you would like to insert into your document.
Your selected table will then be inserted into the body of your document, ready to be edited.
Step 2: Edit
Insert data into the table by clicking on a cell and typing.
You can modify the table further by visiting the Format sidebar on the right-hand side of the application.
Create a Chart
Display a graphical representation of your data by creating a 2D, 3D or interactive chart.
Step 1: Insert
Click Chart and then select a chart type.
Step 2: Edit
Click Edit Chart Data to edit the chart's data.
Input data into the chart and press the Return key on your keyboard to update.
You can modify the chart further by visiting the Format sidebar on the right-hand side of the application.
Insert Media
Insert an image, video or audio file to enhance your document further. Pages will automatically display your entire iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes and Aperture libraries for you to browse, categorised by type.
Step 1: Insert
Click Media and then select a file. Double-click the file to insert it into your document.
Your selected media will then appear in the body of your document and may be moved by clicking the file and dragging it into position.
Step 2: Edit
You can modify inserted media further by visiting the Format sidebar on the right-hand side of the application.
Insert Shape
Shapes can be used to create a drawing or logo, or to simply spice up an otherwise plain-looking document.
Click Shape and then select a shape from the list, or click Draw With Pen to draw your own.
Your chosen shape will then be inserted into your document, ready to be moved or resized.
Save Document
Saving your document will ensure that your work is kept safe and secure, and be accessed at a later date.
Step 1: File
Click File and then Save.
Step 2: Save
Enter the desired name of your document in the Save As field, add a tag (optional), and then choose a location in which to save your file. Click Save.
Tip: If you would like to change your document to a different format, click File > Export To and then select a new format from the menu.
Wrapping Up
In this tutorial, I have shown you how to create and format a text document using Pages, as well as how to insert a table, chart, shape and media. Did you find this tutorial helpful? Feel free to ask a question if you are unsure about anything in particular.
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