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.