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Q: I ran the update for the newest version of Numbers.  Now I cannot open some of my spreadsheets.  When I try I get a drop down box that says I need a newer version of Numbers!!!!  I have just installed the newest Numbers update.  Any suggestions?

I ran the latest Numbers update and now I cannot open several of the Numbers files I created and saved previously.  When I try, a box appears that says I need to update to a newer version of Numbers.  I ALREADY updated to the newest version!!!!  Any suggestions?

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Dec 14, 2013 12:09 PM

by mende1,Solvedanswer
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A:

Welcome to Apple Support Communities

 

When you upgraded Numbers to the most recent version, the Mac App Store kept the old version in case you need it in the future. Your problem is that you are opening the old version by mistake instead of the new one.

 

To fix this, open a Finder window, select Applications in the sidebar and drag the new Numbers version (the one with the new icon) to the Dock. By doing this, you can access to the new Numbers version easily, so you will not open the old version by mistake anymore. Also, I recommend you to open the documents after opening Numbers. The same applies for all other iWork applications.

 

If you want, you can remove the old Numbers version, but some users have complained about the lack of features of the new Numbers version. Apple will add more features in the future. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6049?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Posted on Dec 14, 2013 12:13 PM

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  • by mende1,Solvedanswer

    mende1 mende1 Dec 14, 2013 12:13 PM in response to ChessieGirl
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    Dec 14, 2013 12:13 PM in response to ChessieGirl

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities

     

    When you upgraded Numbers to the most recent version, the Mac App Store kept the old version in case you need it in the future. Your problem is that you are opening the old version by mistake instead of the new one.

     

    To fix this, open a Finder window, select Applications in the sidebar and drag the new Numbers version (the one with the new icon) to the Dock. By doing this, you can access to the new Numbers version easily, so you will not open the old version by mistake anymore. Also, I recommend you to open the documents after opening Numbers. The same applies for all other iWork applications.

     

    If you want, you can remove the old Numbers version, but some users have complained about the lack of features of the new Numbers version. Apple will add more features in the future. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6049?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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    ChessieGirl ChessieGirl Dec 14, 2013 1:47 PM in response to mende1
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    Dec 14, 2013 1:47 PM in response to mende1

    I was able to understand the problem and fix it.  I took the old version off the Dock, put the new version on the Dock and have successfully opened my documents.  I still have the old Numbers versions if I need them.  Thank you for your support.

  • by mende1,

    mende1 mende1 Dec 14, 2013 1:48 PM in response to ChessieGirl
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    Dec 14, 2013 1:48 PM in response to ChessieGirl

    You are welcome