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Built-in privacy features help protect your information and keep your Mac secure. An updated start page helps you easily and quickly save, find, and share your favorite sites. And Siri suggestions surface bookmarks, links from your reading list, iCloud Tabs, links. Today we're updating our class on Pages for Mac - 2019 Edition. If you need to learn the application Pages; this video will go over all the most important as.

Set up in Pages on iPhone or iPad

To set up your document on your iPhone or iPad, open your document and make sure you're in editing view.

Switch between word-processing and page layout

In word-processing documents, text flows from one page to the next, which makes them ideal for documents like reports and letters. In page layout documents, you can arrange objects like text boxes and graphics however you want, making them ideal for newsletters and flyers. You can switch between these two types of documents:

  1. With the document open, tap the More button , then tap Document Setup.
  2. Switch to a different document type:
    • To switch to a page layout document from a word-processing document, tap Document, then turn off Document Body.
    • To switch to word-processing from page layout, turn on Document Body.
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Change margins, page orientation, and page size

  1. With the document open, tap the More button , then tap Document Setup.
  2. In a word-processing document, tap Document. If you're in a page layout document, skip to the next step.
  3. To change the page orientation, tap Portrait or Landscape.
  4. To change paper size, tap an option under Paper Size. If you want to print your document on 8.5” x 11” printer paper, choose Letter. If you want a custom size, tap Custom Size, enter the dimensions, then tap Done.
  5. To adjust the margins for a word-processing document, tap the More Options button , then drag the arrows around the body text box. You can change the margins of all sides of the page.
  6. When you're finished, tap Done.

In Document Setup, you can also turn on vertical text for your document as well as change the background of your document.

Use facing pages

You can set your document up as a two-page spread. Documents set up as two-page spreads can have different headers, footers, and master objects on left- and right-facing pages. Use facing pages for layouts for printed books, or for double-sided documents that you intend to print.

  1. With the document open, tap the More button , then tap Document Setup.
  2. In a word-processing document, tap Document, then turn on Facing Pages. In a page layout document, turn on Facing Pages.
  3. You can set different headers and footers for the left and right facing pages:
    • In a word-processing document, tap the More button , tap Document Setup, then tap Section. Turn on “Left and right pages are different.”
    • In a page layout document, tap the More button , tap Document Setup, then turn on “Left and Right are Different,” located under the Facing Pages button.
  4. When you're finished, tap the close button (on iPhone) or Done (on iPad).

You can view facing pages as a two-page spread, or as a single page:

  • On iPhone, tap the More button , then turn Two-Page View on or off.
  • On iPad, tap the View button , then turn Two Pages on or off.

Work with headers and footers

You can add or remove headers and footers, show or hide them, add content to them, and more.

  • Learn how to work with headers and footers on iPhone.
  • Learn how to work with headers and footers on iPad.

Set up in Pages for Mac

Pages for Mac is a powerful word processor that gives you everything you need to create and edit documents from your Mac.

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Switch between word-processing and page layout

In word-processing documents, text flows from one page to the next, which makes them ideal for documents like reports and letters. In page layout documents, you can add objects like text boxes and graphics that you can arrange however you want, making them ideal for newsletters and flyers.

You can switch between these two types of documents:

  • To convert a word-processing document to a page layout document, open the document, then choose File > Convert to Page Layout.
  • To convert a page layout document to a word-processing document, open the document, then choose File > Convert to Word Processing.

Change paper size, page orientation, and margins

  1. Click the Document button in the toolbar, then click Document.
  2. To change the paper size, click the Paper Size pop-up under Printer & Paper Size, then choose an option. If you want to print your document on 8.5” x 11” printer paper, choose US Letter. You can also set a custom paper size.
  3. To change the orientation of your page, click the orientation under Page Orientation.
  4. To change the margins in a word-processing document, in the Document Margins section, click the arrows or enter values in the fields next to Top, Bottom, Left, and Right. For the Blank template, all margins are automatically set to one inch. If you're using a different template, margin sizes vary.*

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* If Japanese, Chinese, or Korean is the primary language for your device or is added as a preferred language, you can also turn on vertical text for your document.

Use facing pages

You can set your document up as a two-page spread. Documents set up as two-page spreads can have different headers, footers, and master objects on left- and right-facing pages. Use facing pages for layouts for printed books, or for double-sided documents that you intend to print.

  1. In a word-processing document, click the Document button , then click Document. In a page layout document, click Document button .
  2. Select Facing Pages.
  3. If you want different footers for the left and right facing pages:
    • In a word-processing document, click the Document button , click Section, then select “Left and right pages are different.”
    • In a page layout document, click the Document button , then select “Left and right pages are different.”

You can view facing pages as a two-page spread, or as a single page. Click Zoom, then choose Two Pages or One Page. If you're viewing your document as a two-page spread, choose Fit Spread to fit the two-page spread vertically on your screen.

Work with headers and footers

You can add or remove headers and footers, show or hide them, add content to them, and more. Learn how to work with headers and footers on Mac.

Add page numbers

If you want page numbers to appear in the same location on every page, put them in the header or the footer. You can add page numbers or page counts to your document header or footer—click into the gray text box, then click Insert > Page Number.

After you've added page numbers, you can change the starting number and numbering style:

  1. In a word-processing document, click the Document button , then click Section.
    In a page layout document, click an empty area on the page, then click Format to show the Page Layout inspector.
  2. Under Page Numbering, click the Format pop-up menu to choose between numbers, roman numerals, capital letters, and lowercase letters.
  3. You can also choose whether you want numbering to continue from the previous section, or start at a specific number.
  4. To place a page count into your document, click into the header or footer text box, then choose Insert > Page Count.

Add dates and times

You can add the date to any part of your document—click into your text, then choose Insert > Date & Time.

Pages automatically detects the date style from the system preferences of your Mac. Learn more about updating your time and date style.

Set up in Pages for iCloud

Pages for iCloud allows you to create and edit your documents online. Pages for iCloud has the same document setup options as Pages for Mac. Adding page numbers and turning Facing Pages on in Pages for iCloud are slightly different, however.

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Add page numbers

You can add page numbers anywhere in your document by clicking into the header, body text, or a text box, then clicking the Paragraph button .

  • To insert the current page number, choose Page Number.
  • To insert the total number of pages, choose Page Count.
  • To format your document to show both, choose Page Number, type “of” in the header or footer, then insert the Page Count.

Use facing pages in Pages for iCloud

You can turn facing pages on in Pages for iCloud to set your document up as a two-page spread, but you can't view the pages side-by-side. To turn on facing pages, click the Document Setup button , then select Facing Pages.

Learn More

  • Turn on iCloud Drive to keep your documents up to date across all of your devices.
  • You can set up your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac to update Pages automatically. Learn how to turn on automatic downloading. Make sure you accept Pages, Numbers, and Keynote in the App Store to guarantee your apps update automatically.

New report templates

Select from new report templates to help you get started.

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  • Enhance your documents with a variety of new, editable shapes.

Get complete step-by-step instructions and information on all the features in Pages for Mac.

New in Pages 10.1 for Mac

  • Play YouTube and Vimeo videos right in your documents.* Learn more
  • Easily add captions and titles to images, videos, shapes, and other objects. Learn more
  • Create more flexible formulas using new functions.
  • Import an iBooks Author book to work on it in Pages. Learn more

* This feature may not be available in all countries or regions.

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New in Pages 10.0 for Mac

  • Select from a variety of gorgeous new templates to help you get started.
  • Add a Pages document to a shared iCloud Drive folder to automatically start collaborating. Requires macOS 10.15.4. Learn more
  • Add a drop cap to make a paragraph stand out with a large, decorative first letter. Learn more
  • Apply a color, gradient, or image to the background of any document. Learn more
  • Easily access your recently used templates in a redesigned template chooser.
  • Print or export a PDF of your document with comments included. Learn more
  • Edit shared documents while offline and your changes will upload when you’re back online. Learn more
  • Enhance your documents with a variety of new, editable shapes.

New in Pages 8.2 for Mac

  • Set the default font and font size used for all new documents created from basic templates. Learn more
  • Jump to a specific page in your document using a new menu command.
  • Easily add HEVC-formatted movies to documents, enabling reduced file size while preserving visual quality. Learn more
  • Add accessibility descriptions to audio, video, and drawings. Learn more
  • Improved accessibility of exported PDFs.

New in Pages 8.1 for Mac

  • Style your text by filling it with gradients or images, or by applying new outline styles. Learn more
  • Copy and paste pages or sections between documents. Learn more
  • Create links from text to other pages in a page layout document. Learn more
  • Place images, shapes, and equations inline in text boxes so they move with text. Learn more
  • Using face detection, subjects in photos are intelligently positioned in placeholders and objects.
  • Reapply a master page so text and media placeholders return to their default style and position. Learn more
  • Create books using new templates for novels (available in English only).

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New in Pages 8.0 for Mac

  • Use the new table of contents view to easily navigate your document or book. Learn more
  • Automatically sync custom shapes to all your devices using iCloud. Learn more
  • Automatically sync custom templates to all your devices using iCloud. Learn more
  • Add alignment guides to master pages to help with layout.
  • Improved performance while collaborating on documents.
  • Insert tables of contents and edit grouped objects while collaborating.
  • In Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages, you can now type vertically in your entire document or in an individual text box. Learn more

New in Pages 7.3 for Mac

Offer your books for download or purchase on Apple Books. Learn more

New in Pages 7.2 for Mac

  • Use Dark Mode to give Pages a dramatic dark look. Requires macOS Mojave. Learn more
  • Easily record, edit, and play audio right on a page. Learn more
  • Support for Continuity Camera allows you to take a photo or scan a document with your iPhone or iPad and it automatically appears in your document on your Mac. Requires macOS Mojave and iOS 12. Learn more
  • Enhance your documents with a variety of new editable shapes.
  • Performance and stability improvements.

New in Pages 7.1 for Mac

  • Track text changes in shapes and text boxes.
  • Add colors and images to backgrounds in page layout documents.
  • Give charts a new look with rounded corners on columns and bars.
  • Add mathematical equations to page layout documents using LaTeX or MathML notation. Learn more
  • Enhance your documents with a variety of new editable shapes.
  • Improved support for Arabic and Hebrew. Learn more

New in Pages 7.0 for Mac

  • Use new book templates to create interactive EPUB books. Learn more
  • View two pages side-by-side, and format them as double-page spreads. Learn more
  • Collaborate in real time on documents stored in Box. Requires macOS High Sierra. Learn more
  • Add an image gallery to view a collection of photos on the same page.
  • Create master pages to keep the design consistent across your page layout document.
  • Use donut charts to visualize data in an engaging new way.
  • Enhance your documents with a variety of new editable shapes.
  • Additional options for reducing the file size of documents.
  • New option to automatically format fractions as you type.

New in Pages 6.3 for Mac

  • Improved PDF export lets you view a document's table of contents in the sidebar in Preview and other PDF viewer apps.
  • Drag and drop rows in tables that span multiple pages. Learn more
  • Performance and stability improvements

New in Pages 6.2 for Mac

  • Enhance your documents using a library of over 500 professionally drawn shapes. Learn more
  • Reply to comments and join threaded conversations. Learn more
  • Add linked text boxes so text easily flows from one place to another. Learn more
  • New auto-correction and text replacement options save time while typing. Learn more
  • Export documents as fixed layout ePub books. Learn more
  • Change margins, headers, footers and paper size while collaborating. Learn more
  • Improved support for Hebrew and Arabic languages.
  • The Stock and Currency functions now return data from the previous market day’s close. Learn more

New in Pages 6.1 for Mac

  • Add bookmarks to easily link from one part of your document to another. Learn more
  • Add elegant mathematical equations using LaTeX or MathML notation. Learn more
  • Quickly open password-protected documents using Touch ID on the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. Learn more
  • Easily replace fonts throughout an entire document.
  • Import and export documents in Rich Text Format (RTF). Learn more
  • New leader lines make pie charts easier to read.
  • New stock and currency functions provide up-to-date securities data in tables.
  • Customize dates, times, and currencies for your language or region.

New in Pages 6.0.5 for Mac

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  • Support for Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro lets you easily edit text, shapes, tables and charts.
  • Stability and performance improvements.

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New in Pages 6.0 for Mac

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  • Real-time collaboration (feature in beta)
    • Edit a document with others at the same time in Pages on Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iCloud.com.
    • Share your document publicly or with specific people.
    • See who else is in a document.
    • See participants’ cursors as they’re editing.
  • Open and edit Pages ’05 documents. Learn more
  • Use tabs to work with multiple documents in one window.
  • Wide color gamut image support.