Options greyed out in Pages

Hello


I have recently got a Macbook Pro Retina and have started using Pages. The problem I have is that the majority of options available are greyed out so I am unable to select them.


The one I want to be able to do the most is insert, but the three options available under that are greyed out so I cannot insert files or blank pages.


Thanks.

Posted on Jun 20, 2015 3:17 AM

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Jun 20, 2015 6:55 AM in response to sjenkins1985

You can only open compatible documents with Pages v5.5.3. The Choose option on the Insert menu is strictly for selecting image, and PDF files. MathType and EndNote options on the Insert menu will remain gray until you have those external applications installed on your Mac.


I suggest you acquaint yourself with the Help menu, and in particular, the Pages Help menu item.

Jun 20, 2015 7:03 AM in response to sjenkins1985

Hi sjenkins,


What template are you using?

insert, but the three options available under that are greyed out so I cannot insert files or blank pages.

If the cursor in inside a text box, then it is true that you can't insert Page Break, Section Break or Column Break. You can insert certain files, such as PNG images (screen shots).


What are you trying to do? More information will lead to a solution 🙂.


Regards,

Ian.

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