where is the file menu on pages?

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where is the file menu on pages?

I am a first-time MacBook user and have used a PC for years. I am trying to use the Pages software on Mountain Lion - on my new Mac. I can't find the "File" menu in order to see how to "save," "save as," or especially how to save it as a .doc so that I can use my personal Mac at home to create documents for my work-PC world. I've looked at tutorials, googled to try to find, and am coming up empty! HELP! Please...

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1), I have the latest Mntn Lion update

Posted on Aug 25, 2012 6:19 AM

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Answer 1

Aug 26, 2012 6:58 AM in response to Vball_Mom

You will find things different to Windows but after you have a look around you will find a tremendous amount of consistent simplicity.

One reason that a Mac's screen feels so open and legible is the lack of the clutter and wasted screen of Windows.

There is absolutely no need for all the duplication of menus, ribbons, toolbars and oversize dialog boxes that eat up screen real estate on PCs.

Take the time to either do the Introduction to the Mac on these support pages or attend a familiarisation session at a local Apple Store.

Peter

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Answer 2

Aug 25, 2012 7:13 AM in response to Vball_Mom

1. You Export to Word .doc files, not save.

2. The File menu is the 3rd menu from the left after the Apple and Pages menu

What are you seeing on your screen? This is basic.

Are you looking on the Document window? because Menus are always at the top of the screen of Macs.

If you have gone Full Screen and the Menubar is hidden you only have to scroll to the top of the sceeen or hit Esc and it will appear.

Peter

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Answer 3

Vball_Mom Author

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Aug 26, 2012 6:38 AM in response to Vball_Mom

You were correct in that I was looking at the document window. I'm so used to the tools for a program being part of the actual program window. Thanks for answering such a basic question!!

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