Working in Word on a MacBook. Why Microsoft Office is necessary for Mac owners

You know why if you once opened .doc in Pages ;)

Let's take off the rose-colored glasses

First, a mini-test. You need money and work. But it is possible to send your resume to 50 companies. What resume format will you choose?

The survey results speak for themselves;)

Why Apple couldn't

Let me make a reservation right away that we are not talking about owners of computers with Windows yet. And about those who are under 17 years old. Everything is simple for them. It's a different matter for us poppy growers. And they are just busy people.

Many of us Mac users love to argue about how great Pages is, how convenient Keynote is, and how cute Numbers is. Naturally, we contrast them with the brainchild of Microsoft. And we always (and how else) find reasons why Apple’s iWork defeats Office with one left hand. It’s good to wear rose-colored glasses: it’s fashionable, people turn around, and you can tell yourself how cool and unique you are.

But one day you will receive an email important file in .XLS or .DOC format. Pages will break your entire layout, mess up the image sizes and change the fonts. Numbers will show a terribly crooked table with partially working formulas and terrible formatting. And Keynote... in general, it will not please you at all.

What will you do? Ask for PDF? Pull the cat? Missing response deadlines by panickingly installing MS Office on your MacBook?

A few facts about iWork:

• Office files won't open in iWork without data loss
• iWork functionality is 5% of MS Office functionality
• Files created in iWork will only open normally in iWork
• .Pages and other exotic formats are 95% incompatible office applications
• iWork is installed only on Mac, and the share of Mac in the world is about 10%
• Accordingly, a file from iWork will open on only 1 out of 10 computers in the world.

Thank you for not having to buy it. But then you don’t have to think that iWork will become your panacea. Most likely, he will be the first to fail.

Why Office is still relevant today

Let's get serious. iWork is a toy. This is a beautiful, sometimes even convenient and effective toy for solving problems that do not require serious tools. IN Pages You can sketch out a draft or two. IN Keynote You can make a presentation for yours. IN Numbers you can keep a simple record sheet family budget. But no more.

When I tried to do Numbers table of accounting of articles by our authors, I became afraid for the state. If Apple runs its entire business based on the iWork package, then there is nothing surprising in how quickly iOS is turning into Android in terms of the amount of minor bugs and shortcomings. A crooked tool, even in the hands of a professional, will not help much.

The platinum standard in the office applications market is a package Microsoft Office . For many of us, our daily work begins and ends in Word or Excel. We can hate them, remember the legendary Skrepysh and laugh at the millions of photoshopped photos around the topic. But when it comes to which program to entrust with a table, document or presentation, we start thinking from them.

Inside Office package– the most powerful text editor, the most powerful table manager, the most flexible presentation creation tool. In them you can achieve anything what business has needed over the last 30 years. It evolved along with user requests, rather than spitting on them (looking at you). Yes, there were glitches once. Yes, there were flights. And yes, the first versions for Mac worked very poorly.

Even after you move to the OS X platform, you will be haunted by certain formats native to Windows PC. Until now, the corporate segment prefers Redmond's Word as the main tool for working with text. In this article we will tell you how to open DOCX documents on Mac without additional software.

For OS X there has long been a fully functional version, no different from the one used on Windows. Moreover, there are others, including free ones. word processors, including or Apple's Pages, capable of opening and editing DOCX files. But what if you don’t want to take up disk space for programs that are used in best case scenario once a month?

To tame DOCX files, we will use the services of the standard OS X editor TextEdit.

How to run DOCX files on Mac without Microsoft Office?

1 . Open File Explorer Finder → Programs.

2 . Find the application icon TextEdit.

3 . Drag the DOCX file onto it.

Moreover, TextEdit allows you not only to view DOCX documents, but also to edit them and save all changes. True, there are also disadvantages - images are not displayed and there is no layout in the analogue “ Notepad"There is no need to say. And if you need more, we highly recommend installing Pages from Mac App Store, especially since Apple itself offers this option.

How to run DOCX files on Mac using Pages?

1 . Download, install and run Pages.

The program will be free for those who purchased and activated any Mac computer after September 1, 2013.

2 . Click menu File → Open.

3 . Select in Finder document you are interested in and click " Open».

Subsequently, the .DOCX format will be associated with Pages and you will be able to open documents directly from Explorer. With Pages you will have the opportunity to work with both images and layout.

To export a file from Pages to the original Doc or Docx, use the menu File -> Export to -> Word.

It is worth noting that Pages also exists in a browser version, which does not require installing the application from the App Store.

In order to work with Word files(Doc and Docx) go to icloud.com from your computer and enter your details account.

Open the Pages web app.

Drag necessary files Docx, Doc or .pages on work panel. After which they will be available for editing.

A person who is little familiar with this topic will most likely be completely incomprehensible why install Microsoft Office on any MacBook model, since there is a version specially designed for this. However, by default, problems arise with the Mac version: there is no Russian-language layout, spell checking, which many people love so much, is not the best user-friendly interface, slowing down work. The old but beloved Office Word can be installed quite easily, but you need to reserve time.

Preparatory stage

To get started, you need to find and install two programs on your computer:

• Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X v.8.0.0 – a program that allows you to delete system folders on Windows departments, view them, change, add, and also delete separate files their contents. This and later versions of the application will allow you to work with a 64-bit kernel. If your Mac does not have a Windows OS partition, you do not need to install the program.
• CrossOver v.9.0 – application for Word installation 2007 on MacBook.
• Microsoft boot activation code Office Word.

It is necessary to install applications correctly to avoid errors in future operation. After completing the installation of each program, you should restart your Mac system. Let's launch CrossOver.

Main stage

Click on “Software Installer”, select suitable version. Click on “Proceed”, click on “Choose Installer File” in .exe format. Now it begins automatic installation office with all elements (from excel and word to fonts/mini-applications). If the installation was successful without any incident, a window will appear asking for the product activation code. Let's introduce it. Click on “Continue” and complete latest actions The installation process is the same as on Windows.

Bottom line: the description is suitable for any version, both Mac and Word. Availability excel tables, other specific documents are undoubtedly pleasing. By the way, using the CrossOver program you can install almost any application, so it is very convenient and recommended for familiarization.

Installing Microsoft Office Word on Mac OS X from disk

The process is extremely simple. First, turn off all active programs altogether, because... they will interfere with the installation, slowing down already slow processes. Secondly, check the functionality of the disk, as well as the presence in it (on back cover disc or in the package itself in the form of a paper insert) program activation code.

There should be no scratches or surface deformation on the disc, but if there are and the disc does not want to start, there is a little advice: you need to take a drop of toothpaste or a soft oil pencil, apply one of the components to the damaged area carefully, trying not to affect the surrounding areas. It is necessary to rub in the component, then wipe the disc, removing any residue. Check the disk again. If the computer sees it, consider yourself a master repairman. If Mac still doesn’t see the disk, you haven’t lost anything, but at least you tried to fix it external hard disk.

Working with disk

In order to download a program from a disk, you must, of course, first insert it into the disk drive. An icon (pictogram) should appear on the desktop. Let's activate it double click. If the installation window is in Russian, you should familiarize yourself with it, as well as with the subsequent ones, at the end of each one by clicking “Continue”. We agree with license agreement. Next, fill out the first and third fields, entering your real name (this is important!), activation code, and leaving the company field empty. If you previously installed the same program on your computer from the same disk, there is a chance that after clicking “Continue” you will be asked to enter a new code. Don't panic. Most likely, there are so-called “tails” left in the Mac, and by removing them you will save yourself from problems.

Write down the product number from the next window. “Continue” => “Continue installation” => select the installation path => “Continue”. Now you can set certain settings, to download only excel or other components. After completing the settings, click the coveted “Install” button. Enter the user’s personal data into the pop-up window. Installation in progress at full speed, the progress bar lights up. “Continue” => “Continue” => “Close”. Again you need to enter your personal data, e-mail, etc. We continue again three times, reading the proposed information along the way. Now we put the desired checkbox on the page with an offer to participate in improving the quality of programs. The choice depends only on you. Next, select auto-update, check for updates and if there are any, click “Install”. We continue as long as the program asks, and finally click “Close”. All. Now we can work in excel, word, and other documents.

The number of MacBook users around the world has begun to increase. MacBook is a laptop designed by Apple. Since there are completely different parameters, installing some objects may cause difficulties. Namely, you and I will install Office on our device.

You can install it on laptops running MacOS software Office.

If your MacBook has a disk drive, then you need to record the contents installation disk to removable media on a computer that has a drive for laser disk. If it is not there, then you need to buy a special drive for the MacBook. After reading the installation instructions carefully, carry out the installation.

However, if you do not have a DVD drive, then you can install Office on your MacBook using other methods.

Method one

First, install from the official Microsoft website (https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/software-download/office). Be sure to read the entire instructions and become familiar with them in detail. It is very important to follow all the points described in it. To download, double-click on the file.

When a window opens in front of you, select Enter product key. Next, you must read and agree to all the requirements, then click Continue. The final step will be to enter Office key, which you purchased for your MacBook.

Method two

The second method will sound much shorter. It will consist of connecting an external DVD, which will be used to install the product.

New version

However, I would like to note that this is quite old version. Therefore, now we will tell you how to install Office 2016.

IMPORTANT. In the new version, Microsoft decided to remove everything from the software package unnecessary applications. Now the most will be downloaded useful applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and OutLook. Updating these programs is much easier, since all the tools for doing so are included in the package. Applications have been translated into Russian and many other languages.

To download you only need to have the desire. Anyone can do this. Follow the link https://products.office.com/ru-ru/mac/microsoft-office-for-mac and download the version of Office for MacBook. After this, complete the installation and the Office software package will be on your computer. It is currently in test mode, so all features will be free. Microsoft promises to release frequent updates, so it's worth keeping an eye on them.

After reading the article, you figured out how to install the package Office programs on MacBook. It is recommended to install it, as it contains the most useful applications. Every person who works at a computer needs them. Updates will be released quite often, so don't be lazy to check them. We hope you don't have any questions. If there are any, then write them in the comments. We will also be grateful for liking and reposting information to our friends.

Welcome to the new, modern Office for Mac! Microsoft released new version his office suite for Mac - Office 2016.

Easily recognizable Office
Familiar and convenient tools.
Use the updated ribbon, plus your favorite cross-platform features and keyboard shortcuts, to get started right out of the box. full-time work with the new Office for Mac!

Designed for Mac
Comprehensively optimized for the devices you use.
New Office for the user Mac interface designed in detail and takes into account the latest functionality Mac computers, including Retina display and support for full screen mode.

Connect to the cloud
Your documents are always at hand - in any conditions and on any devices.
Sign up for the new Office for Mac and easily access your recently used documents from any device with seamless integration with OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint.

Word
Create, edit, and share professional-looking documents.
Updated Word application for Mac is equipped with precision tools for editing, reviewing and sharing public access. New tab"Layout" provides quick access to functions, and new area The Object Formatting tasks provide control over images, shapes, and effects.

Excel
Explore new ways to analyze and visualize data.
Updated Excel application for Mac it is latest interface and many Excel functions 2013 for Windows. You'll also be able to use familiar keyboard shortcuts, making it much easier to use the app on the Mac platform.

PowerPoint
Visualize your ideas, collaborate on them, and present them effectively to others.
The new PowerPoint for Mac has changed the way slides change, improved the animation panel, and expanded functionality for collaboration(creating a chain of comments next to the slides, the ability to visually compare different versions document and confidently choose the correct option to save).

OneNote
Keep ideas in your own digital notebook.
Whether you're at home, on the go, or at work, OneNote lets you take, share, and collaborate on the notes you need.

Outlook
Stylish interface and improved performance of the new Outlook application.
The new Outlook supports online archives, category list synchronization, weather calendar display, Office apps, and cross-calendar matching and time suggestions.

What's new:

Version 16.17.0 (Build 18090901):
Note:Starting with the 16.17 release in September 2018, these release notes also apply to Office 2019 for Mac, which is a version of Office for Mac that’s available as a one-time purchase from a retail store or through a volume licensing agreement. But, some features listed in the release notes are only available if you have an Office 365 subscription.

• Security updates:
  CVE-2018-8429: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
• CVE-2018-8331: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
• CVE-2018-8429: Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

• Draw with ink: Use your mouse or touch pad, and the pens on the Draw tab to write, draw, and highlight.
• Insert 3D models to see all the angles:Easily insert a 3D model, and then rotate it through 360 degrees.
• Custom shortcuts are back: We heard you! At your request, we"ve brought back custom shortcut keys.

• Get their attention with @mentions:Use @mentions in comments to let co-workers know you need their input.
• Draw with ink: Use your mouse or touch pad, and the pens on the Draw tab to write, draw, and highlight.
• Insert 3D models to see all the angles:Easily insert a 3D model, and then rotate it through 360 degrees.
• The font you choose is the font they see: Embed your custom fonts in your files so that wherever they go, your fonts go too.

Screenshots:

1. Update
For those who have installed a version with a VL license, install the selected update packages on top
License retained
2. Installation
All installer packages contain full versions programs
Select package c the desired application, run the installer and follow the instructions.
After installation, close everything Microsoft applications Office (shut down completely)
Run Office for Mac 2016 License Installer and follow the installer's instructions (a VL license will be installed) *administrator rights are required.

Note:
Microsoft_AutoUpdate_3.9.17040900_Updater is included in the distribution (if suddenly there is no “Update” item in the application menu)

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