Apple Releases Updates to iWork Apps for iOS and macOS

Apple Releases Updates to iWork Apps for iOS and macOS

Apple on Tuesday released updates to its suite of iWork apps for iOS and macOS. The updates include a number of new features and functionality improvements.

The improvements on the iOS version of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote include:

  • Precise editing controls in the Arrange Inspector for adjusting the look and placement of objects
  • Onscreen keypads for entering exact values for text size, spacing, table size, and more
  • Ability to add or remove objects or table cells from a selection by tapping or dragging across them
  • Setting to always open documents in edit mode
  • Ability to add phone number links to table cells, text objects, and shapes

The improvements on the macOS version of Pages include:

  • Updated media browser offers enhanced search options and new content categories such as Recents, Portraits, and Live Photos
  • Ability to add phone number links to table cells, text objects, and shapes
  • AppleScript functionality to change a document password or open password-protected documents

The improvements on the macOS version of Numbers include:

  • Updated media browser offers enhanced search options and new content categories such as Recents, Portraits, and Live Photos
  • Ability to add phone number links to table cells, text objects, and shapes
  • AppleScript functionality to change a spreadsheet password or open password-protected spreadsheets

The improvements on the macOS version of Keynote include:

  • View your presenter notes, the current slide, and next slide in a separate window while presenting
  • Thumbnail images in the build order window make it easier to edit complex sequences
  • Updated media browser offers enhanced search options and new content categories such as Recents, Portraits, and Live Photos
  • Ability to add phone number links to table cells, text objects, and shapes
  • AppleScript functionality to change a presentation password or open password-protected presentations

The new updates are free and are now available from the iOS App Store and macOS ‌App Store.