This course will teach you the difference between using Pages as a traditional word processor, how to save time with templates, how to format your text. How to enhance your documents with graphics, drawings, spreadsheet-like tables, and more. We will also look at the iOS and web versions of Pages, and how to collaborate online in real-time with your collaborators.
Week 1. Introduction and basics
Creating a document
Working with documents
Navigating the application and customisation
Adding text
Formatting text
Aligning and spacing text
Formatting documents
Week 2. Using images, shapes and media to create stunning designs
Adding and editing images
Adding and editing shapes
Adding and editing video and audio files
Positioning and styling the objects on a page
Adding tables
Adding charts
Week 3. - Advanced features
Using writing and editing tools
Sharing and collaborating documents
Managing and organising documents
Keyboard shortcuts
This is a lecture-based class with 10 minutes of live Q&A at the end.
By the end of this course, you will be able to quickly and easily create beautifully designed documents, posters or even books that you will be able to export and share as Microsoft Word or pdf documents to either PC or Mac users. This software is really powerful and Mac easier to use than Microsoft word for your home or business and can save you money getting your work done by professional graphic designers.
This course is aimed at beginners for both home and business users and also professionals who want to switch to an easier option than Microsoft Word. No prior training using the software will be needed as we will be starting from the basics through to the advanced features.
