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Mac Pages 2022: Master Apple's Word Processing App

Name: Mac Pages 2022: Master Apple's Word Processing App
Rating: 4.2 (34 reviews)

Learn how to write and design stunning documents with the complete up to date course

Created byLuke Koubek & OneByteAcademy

Last updated 3/2022

English

What you'll learn

Create documents in Pages
Modify and create your own templates.
Learn to style and format text to fit your specific needs and preferences
Know the most common shortcuts for text editing
Know how to work with different types of documents.
Use Pages as a simple page layout tool to make posters, flyers and other documents.
Use techniques like brakes, pagination, columns, table of contents, headers and footers.
Insert images, charts, tables, links and other document elements.
Adding watermarks and other background objects
How to create custom paragraph, character and bullet list styles
Collaborate with others and review your document.
Export your finished documents as a PDF, Word or in ePub format

Course content

14 sections • 105 lectures • 6h 44m total length

Course Table of Content + Important Links1:51
Introduction - How the Course is Structured3:12
Master Mac Pages 2022, Apple's word processing app in iWork, by learning text creation, editing, and templates, with 14 sections, 100+ videos, and cross-device sharing.
Install Pages for FREE1:17
Install Pages for free from the App Store to start using Apple's word processing app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, with no subscription required and basics to learn.

Introduction to Pages on Mac = Interface Overview3:36
Explore Pages for creating documents with templates, text, and graphics; navigate the interface with toolbar, formatting and document sidebars, then customize text and objects.
Basic Navigation Tips (Use Sidebars, Quick Navigation, Navigation Shortcuts)3:55
Navigate documents with the left sidebar thumbnails and table of contents to go to pages, and use the right sidebar to adjust layout via keyboard shortcuts.
Change the Document View (Zoom, Full screen, Side by Side, Tabs)7:02
Master the document view in Mac Pages, zoom with percentages, view two pages side by side, use full screen, and manage multiple documents with tabs.
Set Pages Preferences2:09
Customise Toolbar2:20
View Formatting Symbols and Layout Guides2:54
Explore view formatting symbols and layout guides in Mac Pages 2022 to diagnose and fix document layout, revealing text areas and invisible marks for precise formatting.
Use Rulers in Pages3:51
Use horizontal and vertical rulers in Pages to precisely layout text and objects. Turn on the vertical ruler in preferences, and customize units (points, cm, inches) and ruler percentages.

Word Processing or Page Layout?2:48
Learn to distinguish word processing from page layout in Mac Pages, choose templates, and switch between automatic text flow for documents and canvas-style layout.
Convert to Word Processing or Page Layout3:25
Create your First Document4:59
Open pages and create your first document using a blank or other template, then convert between word processing and page layout, edit and resize text boxes, and save your work.
Use the Right Template5:28
Create Your Own Template8:38
Create and Use Master Pages6:10
Create and customize master pages with image and text placeholders to apply across all pages in a page layout document, and understand how these differ from word processing documents.
Add, Rearrange and Delete Pages5:06
Learn to add, rearrange, and delete pages in word processing and page layout documents, using thumbnails, duplication, copy, cut, paste, and undo to manage pages and sections.

Reduce a File Size4:04
Learn to reduce a document's file size by downscaling images, trimming audio and video, and choosing compatible formats, with options to apply changes or save a smaller copy.
Restore an Earlier Document Version4:27
Browse earlier versions of a Pages document and restore a previous version, then save a copy as a new document or copy content from older versions into the current one.
Lock a Document vs Password Protect3:57

Select Text2:28
Cut, Copy and Paste2:39
Add Accents and Special Characters3:34
Change the font style or size (Set Default Font)6:41
Add Bold, Italic, Underline and Strikethrough to Text2:19
Change the Colour of Text or Add a Gradient4:50
Add a Highlight Effect to Text - Text Background Colour3:29
Add Outline and Shadow2:26
Change Text Capitalisation2:22
Copy and Paste Text Styles (+Useful Keyboard Shortcuts)2:56
Master copying and pasting text styles in Mac Pages to apply consistent formatting across selections and documents, using the format menu and option key shortcuts.
Why You Should Use Paragraph Styles (Create, Rename or Delete a Paragraph Style)4:08
Use Character Styles3:15
Special Styles (Ligatures, Drop Cap)4:39
Raise and Lower Characters (Superscript or Subscript)3:52
Select the text, open the format sidebar, and choose superscript or subscript from the baseline pop-up; enable automatic superscript numerical suffixes and use baseline shift.

Set Paper Size and Orientation2:34
Set Line and Paragraph Spacing3:21
Master line and paragraph spacing in Mac Pages 2022, from 1.0 to 2.0 or custom. Learn how table spacing differs from paragraph spacing and open the star sidebar spacing menu.
Set Document and Paragraph Margins5:11
Set up Facing Pages3:41
Learn to set up facing pages for spreads in Mac Pages, adjust inside and outside margins, enable different headers and footers for left and right pages, and print two-sided documents.
Add and Remove Sections6:20
Master sections in Mac Pages by adding and deleting sections, setting different page numbering, headers, footers, and watermarks, and using page thumbnails to manage layout.
Add and Remove Headers and Footers4:22
Set Bullets and Lists9:10
Align and Justify2:12
Line and Page Breaks3:31
Use Multiple Columns9:05
Add Borders and Lines Around Text1:53
Add a Border Around the Whole Page4:51
Learn to add a page border in Mac Pages 2022 by drawing a shape, styling it, and placing it as a master object across pages.

Create a Table of Contents5:56
Use Footnotes and Endnotes3:34
Add Page Numbers3:25
Change the Page Background5:01
Add Watermarks and Background Objects2:45
Add Date and Time1:32
Add Mathematical Equations5:43
Add Bookmarks and Cross-References5:23
Add bookmarks to navigate to specific content and create cross references linking to bookmarks. Verify destination with go to bookmark and rename or delete as needed.
Link to a Web Page or Email4:53

Add an Image4:14
Learn to add and replace images in Mac Pages 2022 using photos from your computer, photo library, or device camera, while preserving placeholder dimensions. Create placeholders and add image descriptions.
Add an Image Gallery3:16
Edit Image (Crop, Adjust, Remove Background)5:39
Edit images in pages without Photoshop by cropping, masking, removing backgrounds with instant alpha, and adjusting exposure, saturation, contrast, and temperature, and apply edits to multiple images with shift-click.
Add a Shape5:39
Master adding and editing shapes in Mac Pages 2022 by using the shape library, customizing points, curves, and fills, and placing text or images inside shapes.
Combine or Brake Shapes2:55
Draw a Shape2:25
Add and Align Text Inside the Shape1:42
Add Lines and Arrows2:48
Learn to add straight or curved lines, customize thickness and color, set end points and shapes, adjust curvature with the green handle, and apply shadows or reflections via format sidebar.
Create a Flowchart Using Objects and Lines3:29
Add Video or Audio3:44

Use Object Styles3:36
Resize Rotate and Flip3:43
Position and Align Objects3:11
Layer, Group and Lock Objects4:23
Learn to layer, group, and lock objects in Pages to control overlap, stacking order, and precise movement. Make the master object selectable, then lock and unlock controls to simplify editing.
Change Transparency and Other Colouring Options2:50
Master transparency and coloring in Mac Pages by making objects semi-transparent, applying image fills, and using gradients and blends across multiple selections, while avoiding changes to text or background colors.
Add a Reflection or Shadow2:06
Add a Border, Caption and a Title to and Object2:52
Wrap Text Around Object2:48

Requirements

You should be using a computer running on macOS.
All we need is the powerful Apple Pages App that comes for free on every Mac.
No other knowledge or experience with macOS needed.
Optional - Basic knowledge of word-processing software (Microsoft Word or similar)

Description

Mac Pages is a GREAT app ... If

You can use the whole potential of it, if you know what you're doing.

Mac Pages is a complete course with more than 100 lessons that will show you all of the features of the Pages app.

This 6 hours of video tutorials will take you from beginner to advanced.

The course is split in many sections for easier navigations and each video looks at all the elements individually and shows you how and why you may want to use that particular feature.

You’ll learn about fonts, styles, formatting, special characters, headers, footers, lists, table of contents and more. You’ll discover how you can add graphic elements like shapes, images, links, tables, charts, text boxes and videos.

Whether you need to use Pages for work, school, or to write the whole book, this course will help you get it done!

The course is targeted for complete beginners, however if you have worked in the past with older version of Pages or Microsoft Word, you can use it to your advantage and go through the course even faster. And yes, there are advanced features that we will cover as well.

This Master course in Pages will guide you from creating a document from scratch to a gorgeous looking document you can be proud of.

Pages isn't just a simple word processing software, you can do so much more with it.

Create master pages to keep the design consistent across your page layout document, create your own templates and styles which you can use across different documents or create your own watermarked document.

It is impossible to fit all the features in one course. But it will be possible with your help.

I will regularly update the course, with custom video requests from our students, so you will never be left alone in your journey to master Pages.

Do you have friends using Windows computers? No problem I will show you how to export Pages documents in different formats which are available across different operational systems.

With the new Collaboration tool you and your team will be able to work on a document at the same time and iCloud allows you to keep your documents always up to date across all your devices like Mac, iPad, iPhone or a PC.

Learn how to write and design stunning documents with the complete up to date course. All we need for that is the powerful Apple Pages App that comes for free on every Mac.

What makes this course different?

It is the most complete course on the market, which will be updated based on your own requests

It uses the most recent version of Pages and MacOS

It is straight to the point and using the most modern approach - no outdated content or techniques.

I offer full personalised support in Q&A section and also in closed facebook group for enrolled students

Who this course is for:

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to use Pages on their Mac.
Students who want to use this word-processing software on their Mac to work on different projects
Microsoft Word users who are switching to Mac
Professional who wants to write and publish a book, create customised design for a document, brochure or a poster
This course is NOT for advanced users who are already experts at using Macs, and Pages as they might know most of these tips already.

Mac Pages 2022: Master Apple's Word Processing App

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Course content

COURSE INTRODUCTION3 lectures • 6min

PAGES BASICS7 lectures • 26min

CREATE YOUR FIRST DOCUMENT7 lectures • 37min

WORK WITH DOCUMENTS4 lectures • 13min

WORK WITH DOCUMENTS EXTRAS3 lectures • 12min

WORK WITH TEXT14 lectures • 50min

DOCUMENT FORMATTING12 lectures • 56min

EXTRA DOCUMENT FEATURES9 lectures • 38min

INSERT IMAGES, OBJECTS AND MEDIA10 lectures • 36min

EDIT IMAGES, OBJECTS AND MEDIA (Style, Position, Align)8 lectures • 25min

Requirements

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