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Q: Can I transfer my .doc files and other MS based programs without having to buy a new Mac based office program?

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Posted on Apr 21, 2013 11:26 AM

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I purchased Pages to be installed when I ordered it.  Can I assume I can transfer and work on those files in Pages?

Posted on Apr 21, 2013 11:33 AM

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donna mariefromparksville

Q: Can I transfer my .doc files and other MS based programs without having to buy a new Mac based office program?

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    Kappy Kappy Apr 21, 2013 11:30 AM in response to donna mariefromparksville
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    Apr 21, 2013 11:30 AM in response to donna mariefromparksville

    Well, you can transfer them. But if you plan to edit them or use them as they were designed, then you will need Office compatible tools:

     

    You can purchase Office 2011 - Mactopia - or you can try the freeware suite, Libre Office, that is functionally similar to Office 2007 for Windows except it works on Lion.

     

    You may want to consider as well:

     

    These two suites are similar to Libre Office but not as current or as well-supported:

     

    NeoOffice

    Open Office

     

    And, then there is Apple's iWork suite:

     

    Pages - word processing and layout

    Keynote - presentation

    Numbers - spreadsheet

     

    Each can open and save Office compatible files. They may be purchased separately via the Mac App Store for $19.99 each.

     

    (Access to the Mac App Store requires Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or higher and an Apple ID.)

  • by donna mariefromparksville,Solvedanswer

    donna mariefromparksville donna mariefromparksville Apr 21, 2013 11:33 AM in response to Kappy
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    Apr 21, 2013 11:33 AM in response to Kappy

    I purchased Pages to be installed when I ordered it.  Can I assume I can transfer and work on those files in Pages?

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    Niel Niel Apr 21, 2013 11:34 AM in response to donna mariefromparksville
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    Apr 21, 2013 11:34 AM in response to donna mariefromparksville

    Yes, you can, but some formatting may not be preserved.

     

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Apr 21, 2013 11:36 AM in response to donna mariefromparksville
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    Apr 21, 2013 11:36 AM in response to donna mariefromparksville

    Yes. But I would suggest you try using Libre Office since it's not only free but is also nearly 100% Office compatible. Unlike with iWork, no formatting will be lost.