In this guide, well look at about seven reasons you should consider Apple Pages over Microsoft Word.
Word costs about $6.99/month, as a part of Microsoft 365.
Apple Pages, alternatively, is just like every other native Apple app: exclusive to Apple devices only.
Templates
Microsoft Word provides users with a ton of templates.
It covers all the basic ones, and more, which you might use right away.
Apple Pages is slightly better when it comes to templates for a couple of reasons.
First, it has an overall pretty decent inventory of templates.
But, the second part is more fun: the design quality of these templates.
Microsoft Word templates are mostly basicno modern typography, low-res images, and bland colors.
Ease of Use
For a novice user, this factor matters the most.
Sure, after a certain time, you will learn your way around either of the two word processors.
But, whats more important is how easy they are to use when you first start.
At first glance, Microsoft Word will give you a website-like feel.
It has a huge toolbar at the top, which houses all the features.
Some people like this look, but for some, it’s cluttered and inaccessible.
Apple Pages has an overall easier-to-use layout.
It will take you around half an hour to learn most of the features.
Apple Pages uses the full potential of iCloud for sharing and collaboration of documents.
It also allows you to assign different permissions to your colleagues, and invite them to work on it.
Features
Yet another factor that makes or breaks a word processor is the collection of features it provides.
Microsoft Word offers a vast collection of features.
From translating the text to password-protecting documents, its got it all.
This way, you never lose any work in any case.
