Iwork '09 Portable Genius

A portable guide to the most-used features of iWork '09, Apple's office productivity suite

Even in a down economy, Macs are enjoying increased popularity. iWork '09 provides an alternative to Microsoft Office. This guide covers the key skills, tools, and shortcuts to help you make the most of the iWork applications: keynote presentation software, pages for document creation, and the numbers spreadsheet program.

Here are the tips and tricks that will help you work more efficiently and use all the features of iWork. iWork '09 Portable Genius gets straight to the point with the authoritative information Mac-savvy users want to know. And the handy portable size makes it easy to slip in your laptop case so it goes where you go.

  • A full-color guide to the shortcuts and tips that let you maximize what you can do with iWork '09
  • Learn to edit, organize, and create documents using Pages; create stellar presentations with Keynote; and calculate and analyze data in Numbers
  • Handy 6 x 9 trim size size fits in your MacBook case
  • Designed for those who want to make the most of the Mac digital lifestyle
  • Helps you take full advantage of Apple's office productivity suite

With iWork '09 Portable Genius, you'll be able to do more with iWork than you ever imagined.

Biography

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 50 computing books, including iLife '09 Portable Genius and Mac OS X Leopard QuickSteps, and the coauthor of iMac Portable Genius.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: What Are the Common iWork Features That I Need to Know?

Chapter 2: How Can I Work Faster in Pages?

Chapter 3: How Can I Get the Most Out of Styles and Formatting?

Chapter 4: What Special Formatting Can I Use to Give My Documents Impact?

Chapter 5: Now That I’ve Made My Document, How Can I Use It?

Chapter 6: How Can I Work More Efficiently in Numbers?

Chapter 7: How Do I Perform Calculations in Numbers Spreadsheets?

Chapter 8: How Can I Make My Spreadsheets Dynamic?

Chapter 9: How Can I Make My Spreadsheet Easy to Use and Share?

Chapter 10: How Can I Create Presentations Quickly in Keynote?

Chapter 11: How Do I Make My Presentations Lively and Compelling?

Chapter 12: What Is the Best Way to Give My Presentation?

Glossary.

Index.

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