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Apple Pages User Manual

Apple Pages
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Apple Pages Specifications

General IconGeneral
DeveloperApple Inc.
CategoryWord processor
LicenseProprietary
File Format Support (Open).pages, .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt
Collaboration FeaturesReal-time collaboration
Cloud IntegrationiCloud
Operating SystemmacOS, iOS
Initial ReleaseFebruary 2005
File Formats.pages
File Format Support (Save).pages, .pdf, .doc, .docx
AvailabilityMac App Store, iOS App Store

Summary

Welcome to Pages

Pages Features at a Glance

Overview of Pages' key features and ease of use.

Page Templates

Explains how templates aid in creating professional layouts.

Styles Done Right

Discusses the application of styles for consistent formatting.

Powerful Word Processing

Highlights Pages' capabilities in creating documents and reports.

Resources for Learning More

Lists resources for further assistance and learning Pages.

Chapter 1: Overview of Pages

The Pages Window

Describes the main application window and its components for document creation.

Formatting Characters (Invisibles)

Explains how to view formatting marks like spaces and paragraph breaks.

Rulers and Alignment Guides

Covers the use of rulers and guides for precise object placement on the page.

The Styles Drawer

Explains how to access and use the Styles drawer for applying consistent formatting.

Pages Tools

Details the toolbar, its buttons, and customization options for efficient work.

Shortcuts

Lists keyboard shortcuts for efficient task completion within Pages.

Document Layout and Style

Discusses considerations for overall document design and appearance.

The Appearance of Text

Guides on how text is used to emphasize content and create design.

The Use of Graphics and Other Media

Explores incorporating graphical elements and media into documents.

Chapter 2: Creating a Document Using the Pages Templates

Step 1: Select a Document Type

Guides on choosing templates or a blank document for new projects.

Step 2: Add Text

Explains how to enter text into placeholder areas and text boxes.

Step 3: Add Graphics and Other Media

Details adding images, movies, and sound files to documents.

Step 4: Edit Your Document

Covers deleting, copying, pasting, finding, and replacing text.

Step 5: Save and Share Your Document

Instructions for saving and exporting documents in various formats.

Chapter 3: Formatting Text and Paragraphs

Formatting Text Size and Appearance

Explains how to format font, size, color, and other text attributes.

Using the Font Panel to Format Text

Details using the Font panel for typeface selection and effects.

Advanced Typography Features

Covers advanced text formatting like tracking and ligatures.

Setting Text Alignment and Spacing

Guides on aligning text horizontally and adjusting line spacing.

Adjusting Text Alignment in Text Boxes, Table Cells, or Shapes

Explains vertical alignment and spacing within objects.

Setting Tab Stops to Align Text

Covers setting and manipulating tab stops for text alignment.

Setting Paragraph Indents

Guides on indenting first lines and paragraphs.

Creating Bulleted or Numbered Lists and Outlines

Explains how to create bulleted, numbered, and ordered lists.

Creating Callouts, Sidebars, and Highlighted Text

Details creating text boxes and highlighted text elements.

Chapter 4: Working With Styles

Applying Styles

Explains how to apply paragraph, character, and list styles.

Style Overrides

Discusses how to manage changes made directly to text attributes.

Finding and Replacing Styles

Guides on finding and replacing styles throughout a document.

Modifying and Creating New Paragraph Styles

Covers editing existing and creating new paragraph styles.

Modifying and Creating New Character Styles

Explains how to modify and create character styles.

Modifying and Creating New List Styles

Guides on creating and modifying bulleted and numbered list styles.

Chapter 5: Formatting a Document’s Layout and Table of Contents

Setting Page Orientation and Size

Instructions for setting paper size and orientation for printing.

Setting Page Margins

Covers setting document margins and facing pages.

Creating Columns

Explains how to create and format multi-column layouts.

Varying Column and Page Layout

Details using column and layout breaks for different page designs.

Creating a Document with Left- and Right-Facing Pages

Guides on setting up documents for double-sided printing.

Adding Headers and Footers, Page Numbers, and Footnotes

Covers adding page numbers, headers, footers, and footnotes.

Varying Document Formatting Using Section Breaks

Explains how section breaks manage formatting differences.

Adding a Repeated Background Image

Guides on adding watermarks or logos as master objects.

Generating a Table of Contents

Instructions on automatically creating a table of contents.

Styling a Table of Contents

Covers customizing the appearance of table of contents entries.

Chapter 6: Working With Graphics and Other Media

Working With Graphics

Lists supported graphic file types and basic shape tools.

Fixed Objects Versus Inline Objects

Explains the two methods for placing objects in a document.

Importing a Graphic or Media File

Guides on adding images, PDFs, movies, and sound files.

Adding Simple Shapes, Tables, and Charts

Details creating basic shapes, tables, and charts.

Converting Between Fixed and Inline Objects

Covers changing object placement between fixed and inline.

Using PDF Files as Graphics

Explains using PDFs for crisp images and data transfer.

Cropping (Masking) Fixed Images

Guides on showing only parts of an image.

Using the Media Browser

Explains accessing iPhoto, iTunes, and Movies via the Media Browser.

Resizing, Moving, and Layering Text or Graphic Objects

Covers manipulation and arrangement of objects on the page.

Selecting, Dragging, and Resizing Objects

Details using selection handles for object manipulation.

Grouping and Locking Fixed Objects

Explains how to group and lock objects to prevent accidental changes.

Working With Alpha-Channel Graphics

Discusses using graphics with transparent areas.

Wrapping Text Around an Object

Guides on controlling text flow around objects.

Including Sound and Movies

Explains adding audio and video files to documents.

Adding Hyperlinks and Bookmarks

Covers creating links to web pages, emails, and document sections.

Chapter 7: Changing Object Properties

Using Color and Image Fills

Explains applying colors, gradients, and images to objects.

Selecting Colors

Guides on using the Colors window for object and text coloring.

Filling an Object With Color

Covers solid colors and color gradients for object fills.

Filling an Object With an Image

Details using images or tinted images as object fills.

Changing Line Style

Covers setting border styles, colors, and end points for objects.

Adding Shadows

Explains how to create and adjust shadow effects for objects.

Adjusting Opacity

Guides on controlling the transparency of objects.

Changing the Orientation

Covers flipping and rotating objects using the Metrics Inspector.

Adjusting Size and Position of Objects

Details precise adjustments for object dimensions and placement.

Chapter 8: Creating Tables

Adding a Table

Instructions for adding inline or fixed tables.

Selecting Table Cells and Borders

Covers selecting entire tables, rows, columns, cells, and borders.

Selecting Table Cell Borders

Details selecting multiple, individual, or segmented cell borders.

Entering and Editing Text in Table Cells

Guides on typing, replacing, and switching cell content.

Formatting Tables

Covers designing tables with borders, cell merging, and splitting.

Adding Rows and Columns to a Table

Explains how to insert new rows and columns.

Formatting Rows and Columns

Details basic table formatting, including merging and splitting cells.

Creating a Table Header Row or Column

Covers adding special header rows or columns to tables.

Merging, Splitting, and Resizing Table Cells

Guides on combining, dividing, and adjusting table cell dimensions.

Adding Images or Background Colors

Explains adding graphics or colors to table cells.

Chapter 9: Creating Charts

About Charts

Explains chart types, data series, and data sets.

Transposing Data Series and Data Sets

Guides on switching data representation in charts.

Adding a Chart

Covers adding charts inline with text or as fixed objects.

Selecting a Chart Type

Explains choosing from various chart types and using the Chart Inspector.

Editing Chart Data

Details opening the Chart Data Editor and managing chart data.

Formatting Charts

Covers resizing, repositioning, and formatting chart elements.

Setting Chart Colors

Guides on formatting chart elements with colors and fills.

Changing Chart Fonts

Explains modifying fonts for axis labels, data points, and legends.

Adding Labels and Axis Markings

Covers formatting axes, labels, and gridlines.

Formatting the Elements in a Data Series

Guides on displaying numerical values for data points.

Pie Charts

Specific formatting options for pie charts, including wedges and series names.

Chapter 10: Printing and Exporting Your Document to Other Formats

Printing Your Document

Covers printing options, layouts, and color adjustments.

Setting the Paper Size and Orientation

Instructions for setting paper size and orientation for printing.

Printing All or Part of Your Document

Guides on printing entire documents, page ranges, or specific pages.

Setting a Print Layout and Other Options

Explains options like reverse order, odd/even pages, and double-sided printing.

Adjusting the Document Color With ColorSync

Covers color adjustments and Quartz filters for printed output.

Exporting to Other Document Formats

Guides on sharing documents in formats like PDF, Word, and HTML.

Chapter 11: Designing Your Own Document Templates

Step 1: Setting Up the Document

Covers initial setup of paper size, margins, and page numbering.

Placing Master Objects

Guides on adding background images or logos that repeat on pages.

Defining Default Styles for Shapes, Tables, and Charts

Explains setting default attributes for objects.

Defining Default Attributes for Imported Graphics

Covers setting default shadows, opacity, and outline for images.

Step 3: Creating Placeholder Text and Graphics

Guides on creating editable text and image placeholders.

Providing Page Designs for Expandable Templates

Explains how to create reusable page designs for templates.

Step 4: Saving a Custom Template

Covers saving templates for use in the Template Chooser.

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