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How to Save Numbers ‘09 Documents for Numbers ‘08

May 27, 2009

As we posted yesterday, Numbers ‘09 uses a different file format than Numbers ‘08
You can save Numbers ‘09 documents in a format compatible with Numbers ‘08, the option is just a little hidden.
Here’s how to make your Numbers documents compatible with the older version: First, choose File > Save as… Then, [...]

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File Compatibility Between Numbers ‘08 and Numbers ‘09

May 27, 2009

In case you haven’t noticed, files saved under Numbers ‘09 will not open under Numbers ‘08.  In fact, the file format incompatibility issue also affects Pages and Keynote.
Why did Apple do this?  Tom Reestman gives a good explanation over on the Apple Blog.  The short answer: it makes files easier to share across systems via [...]

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iWork ‘09: The Missing Manual

May 21, 2009

Released in April, 2009, iWork ‘09: The Missing Manual allows the reader to quickly learn about the entire iWork suite including Numbers, Pages, and Keynote.
Friendly and entertaining, iWork ‘09: The Missing Manual gives you crystal-clear and jargon-free explanations of iWork’s capabilities, its advantages over similar programs — and its limitations. You’ll see these programs through [...]

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Risk Engine: Monte Carlo Analysis for Numbers

May 19, 2009

I haven’t tried this yet, but it looks interesting. Anyone using Numbers for heavy statistical work?
Risk Engine for iWork Numbers
Risk Engine links into iWork Numbers and Microsoft Excel 2008 spreadsheet models to allow you to run detailed Monte Carlo analyses with multiple inputs and outputs. The input values for the Monte-Carlo simulation can be [...]

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Template: Dinner Planner

May 16, 2009

We are introducing a new template today: the Dinner Planner.
Planning your meals ahead can save you both time and money. Trips to the grocery store are much easier because you know exactly what you need.
Planning your meals doesn’t have to be a burden, and that is where the dinner planner template is useful.
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New Template: Grocery List

May 15, 2009

The new Grocery List template for Numbers allows a user to quickly put together their weekly shopping list in a convenient format. Pre-entered items are grouped by section.
Additionally, the template includes quantity and price sections, so that the user can budget their purchases before they get to the store.
Lastly, the grocery list includes a [...]

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iWork ‘09 Available on Amazon

January 14, 2009

iWork ‘09 is now available for purchase on Amazon.

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iWork ‘09 Now Showing On Apple’s Download Page

January 6, 2009

This is the strongest “hint” yet that we will see a new version of iWork will be announced at today’s Macworld Expo.
Apple’s download page now lists iWork ‘09 in its top downloads section. If you click the link, it currently points to the iWork ‘08 page.

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Numbers Gaining “Cloud” Functionality?

December 31, 2008

9to5Mac is reporting that iWork ‘09 will be going into the Cloud. Apparently, by going into the Cloud, they are not just talking about online storage, but actually running Numbers and the other iWork products as web applications!
Very exciting stuff!
Again, this is only a rumor, but I’m very much looking forward to all of [...]

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Shameless Plug . . .

December 22, 2008

Happy holidays everyone!
I wanted to let everyone know that I have another blog that may interest some of you:Â pfhacks.com.
It focuses on personal finance issues, and ways to help every dollar count. I have recently started focusing more attention on it, and it should be updated on a daily basis going forward.
So, if [...]

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