I recently got a new MacBook and I’m trying to figure out which word processing software to use. Pages comes already installed on the machine, but I’m not sure if it will handle all my needs for writing documents like cover letters, resumes, and work reports.
I want something that’s easy to learn and won’t break the bank with expensive monthly fees. Someone recommended WPS Office to me, saying it works similar to Microsoft Word but doesn’t cost money for regular features.
Has anyone here used Pages, Google Docs, or WPS Writer on their Mac? I’m curious about how user-friendly they are for beginners and whether you run into problems when you need to share Word documents with other people. Any advice would be helpful before I decide whether to buy Microsoft Office or stick with a free option.
pages is def good for basics like resumes n cover letters. I’ve been using it for years with few issues. their templates r pretty solid. just a heads up, formatting can get a bit weird when sharing with windows folks, but not a huge problem.
I’ve been using WPS Office for two years after ditching Microsoft Office. The interface is basically identical to Word, so switching was painless. What really impressed me is the compatibility - I constantly share files with Word users and never run into formatting issues or missing stuff. The free version has everything you need for resumes and reports. Only downside is some ads in the free version, but they don’t pop up while you’re actually writing. If you want Word without paying monthly, WPS Writer works great on Mac.
Been there when managing docs across teams. All those options work fine alone, but they’re a nightmare when you need format conversion or workflow automation.
Learned this the hard way converting hundreds of reports for stakeholder reviews. Manual conversion killed productivity.
Game changer was automated workflows that process documents regardless of format. Set up flows that convert Pages to Word, merge spreadsheet data into templates, generate personalized cover letters from one template.
Real power comes connecting your workflow to other tools - auto-save finished resumes to cloud storage, send via email, update tracking sheets when docs are done.
Don’t stress about which word processor to pick. Build a system that works with any format and automates the repetitive stuff. Saved me countless hours and eliminated compatibility headaches.
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I’ve used Google Docs on my MacBook Pro for three years now. The collaboration features are great—it’s easy to work with colleagues, and everything auto-saves to the cloud, which has saved me several times during laptop crashes. Sharing docs works smoothly regardless of the OS others are using. It’s clean and straightforward for beginners, although it lacks some of the advanced formatting options found in Word. For cover letters and work reports, it meets all my needs without compatibility issues. Offline editing is also effective when my internet connection is unstable.