How can I close a document without saving changes?

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How can I close a document without saving changes?

I'm using Pages 4.3 with OS10.9.1.

Before I upgraded to OS10.9.1, when I closed a document (Command W) it asked me first if I want to save the changes I'd made to the document. I had the option of saving or not saving.

Sometimes I want to close a document without saving the changes, for example if I edit a text, then decide I prefer the unedited version.

But now that I'm using OS10.9.1, when I close a document, it automatically saves any changes I've made.

How can I get back to the original option of saving or not saving changes when I close a document? This option was available with the same version of Pages, when used with an earlier OS.

I've searched the Pages Users Guide, but can't find any answer, or default settings. Pages Preferences doesn't seem to address this.

I'm not using track changes, so I don't think that's the problem.

Any solutions would be greatly appreciated!

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on Feb 3, 2014 5:13 AM

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Answer 1

Mile End Author

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Feb 3, 2014 6:05 AM in response to VikingOSX

[Viking: I am using v4.3. ... See my orginal post.]

But I found the solution, for anyone else who is having the same problem....

Open your computer's System Preferences > General, and click the box "Ask to keep changes when closing documents."

Now, when you close a document in Pages, a window will open giving you the option of saving changes or not.

(I don't know whether this works in Pagesv.5., buty it works with v.4.3)

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VikingOSX

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Feb 3, 2014 5:29 AM in response to Mile End

I would recommend that you use Pages ’09 v4.3 that should still be located in your /Applications/iWork folder.

Unlike its predecessor, Pages v5.1 saves the **** document even if you just quit. You can use the Revert To menu and Browse All Items... in a Time Machine like display that allows you to fly backwards through your document revisions. Not as elegant as quit without changes though.

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VikingOSX

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Feb 3, 2014 6:46 AM in response to Mile End

Usually better at reading than this. Glad you found the solution.

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