> On Mar 10, 2020, at 3:48 PM, Eric Caron <eric.ca...@icloud.com> wrote: > > Hi Tim and others, > > My current computer only version of Microsoft Word application seems to > have some glitches. The longer my documents are the more issues that seem to > crop up. Mostly focus issues. > > Pages being an Apple product, I’m hoping would be a better experience, but > then I have the export issues. > > Microsoft 365 is unknown to me, but I’ve not found getting the exchange > account a easy process and am concerned I get the product to find it is > glitchy. > I’m reassured with the comment that it is accessible. > > I’d love to know what word processors Mac-Visionaries are using? > > I want to keep my documents simple and having a mix of Dox and Pages isn’t > appealing, however, Pages might be the more reliable package and worth the > extra steps when needed. > > Are there any special advantages to Microsoft 365 I might not know about? > > So, what is the word processor my fellow Mac users on list rely on? > > Eric Caron > > > >> On Mar 10, 2020, at 2:28 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries >> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> Pages, Keynote and Numbers are all totally accessible. If you plan on >> sharing a document created in Pages with someone who is a Microsoft Office >> user, then you'll still need to export it to a Word document (.DOCX). Pages >> is an Apple product, not a Microsoft product and thus I doubt that this will >> ever change. Office 365 is quite accessible on the Mac. Others may be able >> to give you more specifics, but it is totally usable now from a VO >> prospective. Pages is free, so deciding whether you wish to purchase a >> subscription to Office 365 vs using Apple's suite is your call. >> >> Later... >> >> >> Tim Kilburn >> Jamf Certified Tech >> Apple Teacher >> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >> On Mar 10, 2020, at 12:16, Eric Caron <eric.caro...@gmail.com >> <mailto:eric.caro...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Working on getting my Mac in a stronger working order. >> >> I have not updated the operating system as my current Microsoft app is 34 >> bit and I don’t have a clue where the registration info is. I purchased my >> copy many years ago and had a difficult time getting it installed. I >> accidentally selected the 34 bit version. >> >> I understand if I move to the latest Mac operating system it will no longer >> work. >> >> So I’m considering Microsoft 365. >> >> What is the word processor of choice these days? >> >> >> Anyway, I’m wondering if Pages has improved over the years so. That I don’t >> need Microsoft work for Mac or Microsoft 365. >> >> What is the current state of Accessability for Microsoft and Pages? >> >> My concern is was of use and ability to share documents as a doc or similar >> file. >> It was frustrating to have to export in Pages every time I wanted to share a >> file with someone. >> >> Still my day to day work is almost all Mac now. >> >> Before purchasing Microsoft 365 I thought I’d check in. >> Thoughts and tips appreciated! >> >> Eric Caron >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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