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Pages '08

Macworld Rating

3.5 out of 5 Mice, Aug 17, 2007

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

Macworld's Pages '08 Coverage

  • Pages '08 Pages ‘08 is a great word processing and page layout program. For most individuals, it should be a perfect fit for day-to-day needs. But if you want to share and edit files on a network, or if you need robust mail-merge features, Pages will not be enough to fulfill your needs.
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