PeterBreis0807
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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 vitessa,

    vitessa vitessa Nov 13, 2013 11:41 PM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Nov 13, 2013 11:41 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

    Two issues:

     

    1. Issue:

     

    It should be possible to export form Pages 5 to Pages '09.

     

    But in a large number of cases I got an error message when I try to open the exported document with Pages '09: "It is not possible to open the document..."

     

    2. Issue:

     

    In Pages '09 it is possible to delete a TOC by deleting the section. This is not possible in Pages 5 as there a no chance to manage sections. If I dont want to have a TOC in a document anymore I have to create a new document

  • by vitessa,

    vitessa vitessa Nov 14, 2013 8:20 AM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Nov 14, 2013 8:20 AM in response to PeterBreis0807

    Links, generated in Pages 5 will not work, when I export the document to PDF

  • by lauren j,

    lauren j lauren j Nov 14, 2013 10:22 AM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Nov 14, 2013 10:22 AM in response to PeterBreis0807

    Here is an official announcement from Apple regarding features that are missing. Go to:

    support.apple.com/kb/ht6049

  • by lauren j,

    lauren j lauren j Nov 14, 2013 10:24 AM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Nov 14, 2013 10:24 AM in response to PeterBreis0807

    Here is an official announcement from Apple regarding features that are missing. Go to:

    support.apple.com/kb/ht6049

  • by israfelli,

    israfelli israfelli Nov 14, 2013 11:50 AM in response to lauren j
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    Nov 14, 2013 11:50 AM in response to lauren j

    Yes Lauren, we know about the memo from Apple. While it is a positive development in this fiasco, we are still left wondering if Apple will put back the full functionality that was had in Pages 09, or simply re-introduce some subset of the features removed. Each of us has some critical feature relied upon. Reading between the lines, the memo urges us to be patient. But we are hesitant to be patient without kowing if all the features will return. One further clarification, a simple sentence from Apple could sway the future of those of us contemplating jumping ship now.

  • by montcley.jean,

    montcley.jean montcley.jean Nov 14, 2013 12:12 PM in response to israfelli
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    Nov 14, 2013 12:12 PM in response to israfelli

    I do agree 100% with you.

     

    If only Apple could listen to this question,

     

    and answer to it in a positive way, that woul help

     

    to restaure confidence with many of us, users,

     

    (and by the way customers ...)

     

    who are really feeling  to be in a bad position.

     

    What else power have we got than sending bug reports

     

    and feed-backs and express our feelings on community threads ?

     

    Jean,

     

    A very sad an distressed Apple user.


  • by PeterBreis0807,

    PeterBreis0807 PeterBreis0807 Nov 14, 2013 1:04 PM in response to lauren j
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    Nov 14, 2013 1:04 PM in response to lauren j

    lauren j wrote:

     

    Here is an official announcement from Apple regarding features that are missing. Go to:

    support.apple.com/kb/ht6049

     

    Yes we know,

     

    Yes we know.

     

    Ignoring Apple's long history, I will let the facts speak for themselves.

     

    Apple promises 8 features back, in 6 months time. Just a promise, nothing more.

     

    Meanwile the list of removed features now is over 90 and growing*.

     

    http://www.freeforum101.com/iworktipsntrick/viewforum.php?f=22&sid=690b2e913d245 6c1d64ffb6510b599a2&mforum=iworktipsntrick

     

    * Growing much faster than Apple is "reinstating" them with notices.

     

    The Goons had a very funny episode called The Great British Revolution where the people yell out "WE are starving!" and Neddie Seagoon as Prime Minister announces "Here have this piece of paper with Food written on it!" and the people cry "Thank you! …OOOOh, mine has Christmas pudding written on it"

  • by Y Bont Faen,

    Y Bont Faen Y Bont Faen Nov 14, 2013 1:03 PM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Nov 14, 2013 1:03 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

    HELP!!!

     

    I upgraded - been a long time mac boi, and have completely introduced it throughout my current school - something I was very proud of - until the shine was taken off by Pages.

     

    I have been working happily in the Pages 09, but since Pages 5.0, nothing works! I need to insert clickable/tappable objects (with a hyperlink) but I cannot do this any more and now that the document has been opened in 5.0 I can't change it back to Pages 09... can someone help??!!?!?

  • by PeterBreis0807,

    PeterBreis0807 PeterBreis0807 Nov 14, 2013 1:06 PM in response to Y Bont Faen
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    Nov 14, 2013 1:06 PM in response to Y Bont Faen

    Y Bont Faen wrote:

     

    HELP!!!

     

    I upgraded - been a long time mac boi, and have completely introduced it throughout my current school - something I was very proud of - until the shine was taken off by Pages.

     

    I have been working happily in the Pages 09, but since Pages 5.0, nothing works! I need to insert clickable/tappable objects (with a hyperlink) but I cannot do this any more and now that the document has been opened in 5.0 I can't change it back to Pages 09... can someone help??!!?!?

     

    http://www.freeforum101.com/iworktipsntrick/viewtopic.php?t=432&mforum=iworktips ntrick

  • by Y Bont Faen,

    Y Bont Faen Y Bont Faen Nov 14, 2013 1:08 PM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Nov 14, 2013 1:08 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

    Thanks Peter, but unfortunately, the document I am working on has been opened in 5.0 so I can't seem to revert

  • by montcley.jean,

    montcley.jean montcley.jean Nov 14, 2013 1:12 PM in response to Y Bont Faen
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    Nov 14, 2013 1:12 PM in response to Y Bont Faen

    sorry for that "simple" suggestion but don't you have a pages 4.3 backup of your document ?

    Jean.

  • by Y Bont Faen,

    Y Bont Faen Y Bont Faen Nov 14, 2013 1:13 PM in response to montcley.jean
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    Nov 14, 2013 1:13 PM in response to montcley.jean

    unfortunately not - a nasty lesson to learn

  • by PeterBreis0807,

    PeterBreis0807 PeterBreis0807 Nov 14, 2013 1:15 PM in response to Y Bont Faen
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    Nov 14, 2013 1:15 PM in response to Y Bont Faen

    Y Bont Faen wrote:

     

    Thanks Peter, but unfortunately, the document I am working on has been opened in 5.0 so I can't seem to revert

     

    Did you read the link?

     

    You can Export back.

  • by Y Bont Faen,

    Y Bont Faen Y Bont Faen Nov 14, 2013 1:15 PM in response to PeterBreis0807
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    Nov 14, 2013 1:15 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

    OMG! You are amazing! Thank you thank you thankyou - diolch yn fawr iawn i chi gyd!

  • by PeterBreis0807,

    PeterBreis0807 PeterBreis0807 Nov 14, 2013 1:18 PM in response to Y Bont Faen
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    Nov 14, 2013 1:18 PM in response to Y Bont Faen

    Boed i'r Neddie Great bendithio chi yn ôl!

     

    Peter

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