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User profile for user: PeterBreis0807
PeterBreis0807 Author
User level: Level 8
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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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User profile for user: celliott
celliott
User level: Level 1
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Oct 22, 2013 8:51 PM in response to py99ajh

I also discovered that it appears layouts are no longer broken doen into Word Prcessor and Layout. There is one document type and when I clicked on show rulers there is now only a horizontal ruler at the top and no verticle ruler. Going to make it tougher for layout work. (Unless I missed something)


Because of the single document type, I think that's why there are fewer templates and why some of mine are gone. I reinstalled the '09 version. I can run them simultaneously and hope Apple fixes it.

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User profile for user: PeterBreis0807
PeterBreis0807 Author
User level: Level 8
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Oct 22, 2013 10:01 PM in response to celliott

celliott wrote:


I also discovered that it appears layouts are no longer broken doen into Word Prcessor and Layout. There is one document type and when I clicked on show rulers there is now only a horizontal ruler at the top and no verticle ruler. Going to make it tougher for layout work. (Unless I missed something)


Because of the single document type, I think that's why there are fewer templates and why some of mine are gone. I reinstalled the '09 version. I can run them simultaneously and hope Apple fixes it.


You could only ever get the vertical rule by checking it in Preferences and then clicking a floating object.


Have you tried something similar in Pages 5?


Peter

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User profile for user: celliott
celliott
User level: Level 1
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Oct 22, 2013 10:11 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

Sorry, Peter, but that's not true. I have a new blank document open right now in Pages '09 and there is a horzontal ruler at the top and a verticle ruler on the left. I use this app everyday and I know it's always there when View-> Show Rulers is on.


There is no such option in the new Pages that I have been able to find. That is going to make page layout a lot tougher. So I am going back to '09 until Apple fixes it. It is an essential feature for what I do.

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User profile for user: PeterBreis0807
PeterBreis0807 Author
User level: Level 8
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Oct 22, 2013 10:24 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

More feature list


Added


4. Phonetic Guide for Chinese & Japanese


Missing


15. Alignment Guides gone


16. Styles Drawer gone


17. Merge Fields gone


18. Default Start Up page gone


19. 135 templates gone


20. Vertical Ruler gone


21. Delete page gone


Altered


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Unconfirmed


1. Bookmarks and Links gone


2. Images within Tables gone


Peter


PS Not looking good for upgrading.

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User profile for user: PeterBreis0807
PeterBreis0807 Author
User level: Level 8
41,196 points

Oct 22, 2013 10:45 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

The local Apple Store is promising to have both Mavericks and Pages installed on their Macs tomorrow and I shall make an effort to be here to test them out.


I have previously warned users against putting all their eggs in the one Apple basket. That is me simply passing on my very long experience.


A key requirement of any software is that it lets you continue to access and use your work. It looks like the new Pages may cripple many users work.


Let's keep our fingers crossed.


Peter

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