Microsoft Office used to rule them all. It didn’t matter what computer or operating system you had—if you needed to type something, you used Office. Times have changed! Today there are many Office Suites out there. If you have a Mac, then the best one for you just might be iWork. If you really want to get the most out of it, then this guide will help. It will show you the ropes—including how to do all those things you are used to doing in Office - and help you with some of the features you may not even know about. Ready to get started? Let’s go!

iWork is powerful software, and if you get a Mac, it’s free. But let’s face it: you’ve probably spent most of your life using Office. For a Mac user, iWork can make your documents really shine…but first, you need to know how to use it. This guide will help! Instead of spending hundreds of pages on functions you probably will never use, it shows you what you really want to know: the basics. In no time, you’ll be creating visually stunning documents! It covers Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. Ready to get started? Let’s go! Note: This guide is based on the bestselling series The Ridiculously Simple Guide To iWork For Mac. It has an added section on accessibility.

If you really want to get the most out of it, then this guide will help. It will show you the ropes-including how to do all those things you are used to doing in Microsoft Excel - and help you with some of the features you may not even know about.

When you work with iWork, a lot of things are easier. This guide gets you started. You'll see how to use Pages for word processing and page layout, how Numbers makes spreadsheets make sense, how to do a Keynote presentation, and how to use all three on your iOS devices: your iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone.

Apple’s iWork is more versatile than ever now that there are versions for Mac, iOS, and even iCloud. The only thing iWork doesn’t include is its own how-to guide. That’s where this friendly, jargon-free Missing Manual comes in. With complete instructions and helpful examples, you’ll quickly learn how to create stunning documents, slideshows, and spreadsheets with iWork’s Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. The important stuff you need to know: Create elegant files in minutes. Save tons of time by using iWork’s collection of prebuilt templates and themes. Craft a variety of documents. Use Pages to design attractive newsletters, catalogs, brochures, flyers, and posters. Build eye-popping presentations. Turn Keynote’s themes and easy-to-use cinematic effects into beautiful custom slideshows. Organize and clearly convey information. Jazz up your Numbers spreadsheets with charts, images, and videos. Always have your work on hand. Store your files in iCloud and have them sync automatically to your Mac and iOS devices. Work anywhere, any time. Use the web-based iWork for iCloud to create projects on any computer—even a PC. Versions covered: This edition covers Pages for Mac 5.1, Keynote for Mac 6.1, Numbers for Mac 3.1, version 2.1 of each iOS app, and iWork for iCloud.

One-stop reference helps you get the most out of AppleScript and Automator One of the handiest ways to streamline your workload is to automate some of your most routine computer tasks. Mac users are lucky in that they have AppleScript and Automator automation tools built right in. This comprehensive guide shows you how to tap both these useful Mac features for Mac OS X and regularly perform such tasks as extracting unread e-mails from your Mail, scheduling workflows, and manually recording actions to create new automated routines. Brings you up to speed on Apple's built-in automation tools for Mac OS X, including a more thorough look at Automator than in many books, and shows you how you can automate many of your most repetitive or error-prone tasks Explains how to automate aspects of some of your favorite Mac features, such as iCal, Mail, iPhoto, iTunes, and iDVD Covers how to manipulate files and folders; work with PDFs, emails, and Web pages; schedule workflows; set up watch folders; create and use variables; manually record actions; and create AppleScripts that further automate functions The instruction in this detailed guide will help you increase your productivity using Automator and AppleScript. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Maximize your productivity--the Apple way! Get the most out of the iWork suite of apps on a Mac, an iOS device, and in iCloud. How to Do Everything: Pages, Keynote & Numbers for OS X and iOS shows you how to create great-looking documents, persuasive presentations, and number-crunching spreadsheets. Filled with clear explanations and detailed examples, this practical guide covers everything you need to know to use these powerful productivity apps on your Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and web browser. Set up an iCloud account and download Pages, Keynote, and Numbers Create, edit, and format documents with Pages Add graphics, audio, video, tables, and charts to your documents Design and deliver impressive presentations with Keynote Include media, graphics, and charts in your presentation slides Set up, share, and secure powerful spreadsheets with Numbers Add tables, formulas, charts, audio, and video to your spreadsheets Access and sync iWork files using iCloud and collaborate with others