Pages '08
Pros
- Enhanced image editing, table, and chart tools
- Numerous new templates
- Distinct word processing and page layout modes
- Nearly seamless document sharing with Microsoft Word
- Useful Track Changes features
- New Format Bar eases document formatting
Cons
- Possible for two users to open the same document at the same time with no warning
- Charts not dynamically linked to table data
- Poor mail-merge capabilities
- Change tracking feature doesn’t monitor changes made to images, tables, and charts
- Page layout workspace cramped when working on smaller screens
Software Details
- Apple
- 10.4 (Tiger)
- Universal
- $79 as part of iWork '08
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