Apple's answer to Microsoft Office is the iWork suite of applications, and Pages is the word processing program component of iWork. While many of the features found in Pages are similar to those of other word processing programs, some features are exclusive to it. The more time you spend using and exploring Pages, the greater understanding you will have of what it can do.
Windows Compatibility
Pages works well with Windows documents, even though it is a Mac-only program. Open files in DOC, DOCX, RTF and TXT format by dropping them on the "Pages" icon in the Dock. Save files in DOC or other formats by clicking on the "File" menu and selecting "Export."
Alignment Lines
As you move objects in Pages, lines appear that snap the object into perfect alignment with the other objects and the page. To disable this feature, hold down the "Command" key as you move the object.
Multiple "Inspector" Windows
The "Inspector" window gives you access to a wide range of features, including page layout, formatting, text, graphics and tables. The features are organized into tabs. If you want to have immediate access to tabs without shuffling between them, open multiple tabs by holding down the "Option" key while you click on one of the tabs.
Password Protection
Protect the privacy of your documents by requiring users to enter a password before opening it. Enable this feature from the "Document" tab of the "Inspector" window, at the bottom.
Change-Tracking and Comments
Pages allows you to track the revisions made to a document by different authors. Turn on this feature in the "Edit" menu. Activating tracking reveals the "Track Changes" toolbar and your options for reviewing. Select a portion of text and click the "Comment" icon at the top of the window to add comments to the document. You have the option of changing the color of the comment in the "Inspector" window.
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