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bizzbeth · 12-14-2007, 03:31 PM

I NEED a writing program!

Anyone know of a good (free) download that will give me something comparable to WORD?

I heard of something awhile ago, but have since forgotten what it was called!

THANK YOU!

bizzbeth · 12-14-2007, 04:32 PM

I DL open office... but it's just on my desktop as a download... will it stay there? or is there a way to put it in applications? This isn't my first Mac... but I'm a little rusty

Erin · 12-14-2007, 04:32 PM

I think google docs is free. docs.google.com

I asked my husband and he said iWork is $79. He said the free ones aren't worth using.

Erin · 12-14-2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bizzbeth

I DL open office... but it's just on my desktop as a download... will it stay there? or is there a way to put it in applications? This isn't my first Mac... but I'm a little rusty

If you just downloaded it to your desktop you need to double click to install it. It will automatically put it in applications.

kalina82 · 12-14-2007, 04:34 PM

i have microsoft office for mac. i got it from my ex. i wouldn't know what to do without it. i don't think there is any free program that is going to be good.

Dior'sMom · 12-14-2007, 04:40 PM

The iwork is wonderful and is worth the $79

bizzbeth · 12-14-2007, 04:42 PM

i may look into buying one. I just wanted to try out the ree ones that have good reviews...
I already clicked it and opened it and opened docs from microsoft word (PC) but it still isn't showing in my apps...?

hrm.......

bizzbeth · 12-14-2007, 04:47 PM

oh whew. i got it to apps... i'm not as rusty as i thought....

Aford2456 · 12-14-2007, 05:30 PM

I really recommend iWork.

At first I was weary because I was so used to using Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. After getting used to using Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, I don't think I could ever go back to using Microsoft Office (except when I am at work of course!).

I am not sure of any free programs out there. Good luck!

12-14-2007, 03:31 PM	#1
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	Help with my MAC laptop I NEED a writing program! Anyone know of a good (free) download that will give me something comparable to WORD? I heard of something awhile ago, but have since forgotten what it was called! THANK YOU! __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

12-14-2007, 04:32 PM	#2
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	I DL open office... but it's just on my desktop as a download... will it stay there? or is there a way to put it in applications? This isn't my first Mac... but I'm a little rusty __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

12-14-2007, 04:32 PM	#3
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	I think google docs is free. docs.google.com I asked my husband and he said iWork is $79. He said the free ones aren't worth using. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

12-14-2007, 04:34 PM	#5
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	i have microsoft office for mac. i got it from my ex. i wouldn't know what to do without it. i don't think there is any free program that is going to be good. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

12-14-2007, 04:40 PM	#6
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	The iwork is wonderful and is worth the $79 __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior

12-14-2007, 04:42 PM	#7
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	i may look into buying one. I just wanted to try out the ree ones that have good reviews... I already clicked it and opened it and opened docs from microsoft word (PC) but it still isn't showing in my apps...? hrm....... __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

12-14-2007, 04:47 PM	#8
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	oh whew. i got it to apps... i'm not as rusty as i thought.... __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

12-14-2007, 05:30 PM	#9
Aford2456 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 93	I really recommend iWork. At first I was weary because I was so used to using Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. After getting used to using Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, I don't think I could ever go back to using Microsoft Office (except when I am at work of course!). I am not sure of any free programs out there. Good luck!