Tips and tricks for using Apple's iWork suite

Create Pages documents that stand out with these tips: font choice, layout, visuals, & more!

Apple’s iWork suite offers a variety of tools to help you create engaging Pages documents.

Whether you’re creating a report, a flyer, or a newsletter, these tips will help you make your documents stand out.

Getting started

If you’re new to Pages, it’s important to learn how to use the program to its fullest potential.

This guide is for anyone who wants to create engaging documents that look professional and polished.

How to

  1. Choose a template: Pages offers a variety of templates to choose from. Select one that fits your needs and customize it to your liking.
  2. Use headings and subheadings: Organize your document with headings and subheadings to make it easy to read and navigate.
  3. Add images and graphics: Use high-quality images and graphics to make your document visually appealing.
  4. Use text boxes and shapes: Use text boxes and shapes to add visual interest and break up long blocks of text.
  5. Use tables and charts: Use tables and charts to present data in a clear and organized way.
  6. Use hyperlinks: Add hyperlinks to external resources or to other pages within your document.
  7. Proofread your document: Check your document for spelling and grammar errors before sharing it.

Best practices

  • Keep it simple: Don’t overload your document with too much information or too many graphics.
  • Use consistent formatting: Use the same fonts, colors, and styles throughout your document to maintain a consistent look and feel.
  • Make it easy to read: Use short paragraphs, bullet points, and white space to make your document easy to read.
  • Use headings and subheadings: Use headings and subheadings to break up your document into sections and make it easy to navigate.

Examples

Let’s say you’re creating a flyer for a charity event.

You could use the following tips:

Tip 1: Choose a template

Select a template that fits the theme of your charity event.

Pages offers a variety of templates to choose from, including ones for flyers and posters.

Tip 2: Use headings and subheadings

Organize your flyer with headings and subheadings to make it easy to read and navigate.

Use larger fonts for headings and smaller fonts for subheadings.

Tip 3: Add images and graphics

Use high-quality images and graphics to make your flyer visually appealing.

Use images of people who have benefited from the charity in the past to make an emotional connection with potential donors.

Tip 4: Use text boxes and shapes

Use text boxes and shapes to add visual interest and break up long blocks of text.

Use shapes to highlight important information, such as the date and time of the event.

Tip 5: Use hyperlinks

Add hyperlinks to the charity’s website or social media pages to make it easy for potential donors to learn more about the organization.

Tip 6: Proofread your flyer

Check your flyer for spelling and grammar errors before printing and sharing it.

Have someone else proofread it as well to catch any mistakes you may have missed.

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