PeterBreis0807

Q: Pages 5 features checklist

As you go through the new Pages 5 can you please add an added, missing or altered features here please.

 

I will start with some culled from the general discussions and if you could correct any errors add them:

 

Added

 

1. Right to Left text ie Arabic, Farsi & Hebrew. Uncertain about Pashtu

 

2. Single model templates. You turn off document text to get rid of the default. Not sure if this then can be mixed and matched with Word Processing templates

 

3. Able to share outside iCloud

 

Missing

 

1. Selecting non-contiguous text gone

 

2. Outline view appears gone

 

3. Customizable Toolbar is gone

 

4. Many templates appear gone

 

5. Captured pages gone

 

6. Reorganize pages by dragging gone

 

7. Duplicate pages gone

 

8. Subscript/superscript buttons gone

 

9. Select all instances of a Style is gone

 

10. Retain zoom level of document gone

 

11. Facing pages gone

 

12. Endnotes gone

 

13. Media Inspector can't find iPhoto library on external drive

 

14. Update is missing for older installations, Apple is reportedly working on a solution via a redeemable code or update on the ir Support Download site

 

Altered

 

1. Language set under Edit > Spelling and Grammar > Show Spelling and Grammar now document wide

 

2. Subscript/superscript text is now a convoluted route Gear > Advanced options > Baseline > Subscript/Superscript

 

3. Header appears to be multi-column

 

4. New file format (but still .pages?) not backwardly compatible

 

5. Page numbering method changed

 

6. T.O.C. appears buggy

 

7. Template file storage location moved - to where?

 

8. Imported older .pages files are not translating properly

 

9. Text language is detected automatically now

 

Letting you know I can't test or verify any of these as I haven't got Mavericks yet.

 

Peter

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Oct 22, 2013 7:57 PM

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  • by robogobo,

    robogobo robogobo Apr 10, 2014 12:40 PM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Apr 10, 2014 12:40 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

    I'm not holding my breath.  I seem to remember saying bon voyage to you a few weeks ago.  But you're still here.

    PeterBreis0807 wrote:

     

    By then we will have all well and truly moved on.

     

    Peter

  • by keithdartmouth,

    keithdartmouth keithdartmouth Apr 11, 2014 3:53 AM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Apr 11, 2014 3:53 AM in response to PeterBreis0807

    There are thousands of disgruntled users comments here. I'd like to add another and apologies if it's already been addressed. I use the 'insert filename' feeature on evry document I create. Why? Becuase users often want to locate the document so that they can edit it or copy it or whatever they want to do with it. It's a great feature alonf with the attachment of 'show directory path' it can save hours looking for a file on a computer or server. bring it back Apple we need it!

  • by Jeff Shenk,

    Jeff Shenk Jeff Shenk Apr 11, 2014 4:37 AM in response to keithdartmouth
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    Apr 11, 2014 4:37 AM in response to keithdartmouth

    While the ability to insert a filename may well be a useful feature, it's hard to see how it could "save hours looking for a file." To see the inserted filename, you have to have the document open, and if the document is open you can just command click on the name in the title bar of the window to see the path as a hierarchical menu, in which you can select any of the enclosing folders to select it:

     

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  • by Swami,

    Swami Swami Apr 11, 2014 11:34 AM in response to keithdartmouth
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    Apr 11, 2014 11:34 AM in response to keithdartmouth

    I used the insert filename command in the footer of my template. This command is still missing. Since Services came back I hope 'filename' will come back in the Insert menu too.

  • by Jefferutah,

    Jefferutah Jefferutah Apr 12, 2014 9:52 AM in response to Peggy
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    Apr 12, 2014 9:52 AM in response to Peggy

    Peggy,

     

    I have been trying to find your email address to get your BCP files for pages. I am a new seminarian and these would help me greatly.  Thanks Jeff.

     

    <Email Edited By Host>

  • by Peggy,

    Peggy Peggy Apr 12, 2014 9:50 AM in response to Jefferutah
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    Apr 12, 2014 9:50 AM in response to Jefferutah

    They are in on my Box.com account in the iWork folder.

     

    I will ask the hosts to remove your e-mail from your post. It's not a safe practice to post your e-mail in an open forum.

     

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  • by PeterBreis0807,

    PeterBreis0807 PeterBreis0807 Apr 12, 2014 3:51 PM in response to robogobo
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    Apr 12, 2014 3:51 PM in response to robogobo

    Sorry to say your delusions, don't seem to amount to much on closer examination.

  • by robogobo,

    robogobo robogobo Apr 12, 2014 4:14 PM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Apr 12, 2014 4:14 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

    apology accepted!

  • by Jefferutah,

    Jefferutah Jefferutah Apr 12, 2014 4:56 PM in response to Peggy
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    Apr 12, 2014 4:56 PM in response to Peggy

    I have created a mybox acount and thought I woudl see a notification or infor on how to access the files you referred to but there is nothing. I apologize for being a novice.

     

    Jeff

  • by PeterBreis0807,

    PeterBreis0807 PeterBreis0807 Apr 12, 2014 7:11 PM in response to robogobo
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    Apr 12, 2014 7:11 PM in response to robogobo

    Apple takes away all your change, then after half a year tosses a nickel in your cup and you are back to tugging your forelock in gratitude.

     

    You are definitely not the sharpest crayon in the pack.

     

    Cheers

     

    Peter

  • by Peggy,

    Peggy Peggy Apr 12, 2014 8:56 PM in response to Jefferutah
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    Apr 12, 2014 8:56 PM in response to Jefferutah

    You don't need to create a box.com account. Click the link in my post above which will open the iWork folder. In there are 5 files. The bottom three are the service templates I've created. Click on the tiny down-facing arrow to the right of the post & select download from the menu that appears.

     

    Screen Shot 2014-04-12 at 20.51.42.png

     

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  • by PeterBreis0807,

    PeterBreis0807 PeterBreis0807 Apr 12, 2014 9:05 PM in response to keithdartmouth
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    Apr 12, 2014 9:05 PM in response to keithdartmouth

    Keith

     

    You can see the state of play, in these forums, despite the efforts of those trying to ignore or hide the problems.

     

    Your options are limited to:

     

    1. Continuing with Pages '09 whilst it is still usable

     

    2. Switching to alternative software, such as LibreOffice (free)

     

    3. Rating/reviewing the new versions in the App Store

     

    4. Giving up on Apple, because this is its new direction, one which it is unlikely to change.

     

    Peter

  • by robogobo,

    robogobo robogobo Apr 14, 2014 8:23 PM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Apr 14, 2014 8:23 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

    You got that right! And why the heck would anyone sharpen their crayons.

     

    Peter, it's a hopeless cause.  You should just pack up and go.  Really.  Like you said, it's never going to be right again. 

  • by PeterBreis0807,

    PeterBreis0807 PeterBreis0807 Apr 14, 2014 8:56 PM in response to robogobo
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    Apr 14, 2014 8:56 PM in response to robogobo

    I can think for myself robo.

     

    You should try it some time.

     

    Cheers

     

    Peter

  • by robogobo,

    robogobo robogobo Apr 15, 2014 1:35 PM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Apr 15, 2014 1:35 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

    You're right, I should try it.  Will you teach me? I look up to you. You're so very.

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