How to Convert Word Documents to Pages (and Vice Versa) on Mac

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How to Convert Word Files to Pages on Mac

If you are fully invested in an Apple ecosystem and don’t have Microsoft apps such as OneDrive or Microsoft Word, you two options. You can either download these apps on Mac to open the saved Word documents or use the Office web to download the Word documents.

We will stick with the second option as it’s quick and doesn’t require you to download additional apps (after all, the Microsoft Word app on Mac weights more than 1GB) on the Mac. Follow the steps below to download and convert Word documents to Pages on Mac.

Step 1:VisitOffice Online on the weband sign in using Microsoft account credentials.

Step 2:Here, you will see all the Office online apps and recently used documents.

Step 3:Use thesearch barat the top to open theword document that you wantto convert.

Step 4:Open the document using theWord web app. Then, tap onFile > Save As > Download a Copy.

Step 5:Now, open theApple Pagesapp and go toFile > Open. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcutCommand + Oto open the file from the Mac.

Step 6:Locate to theWord fileand then open it on Pages.

Step 7:The software willautomatically convert the file typefrom Word to Pages during the opening process.

Based on the type of document and content, you will the Apple Pages software removing some incompatible components from the Word document. For example, the default Calibri fonts will be replaced by different ones in Pages.

Unlike Word, you will see all the major editing options on the right side. The ability to add images, table, links, etc. are the top. Similar to Microsoft Word, Apple Pages also offers solid templates.

Make the necessary changes to the Pages, and all the changes will be store in the Pages file.

Tip:Check out our post in case theMicrosoft Word app is not working on your Mac.

Convert Apple Pages File to Microsoft Word Documents

If you have to share the Apple Pages document with colleague or friends, you need to make sure that it’s a Word file and not the Pages one as the Word file are most compatible with other word processor apps. Here are the step-by-step directions to convert Pages document to Word file.

Step 1:Open theApple Pages appand then select the file that you want to convert and share.

Step 2:Click onFile > Export To > Word.

Step 3:The following menu will ask you to add a password for further authentication.

Step 4:Tap on theAdvanced Optionsand then select theextension option such as .docx or .doc.

Step 5:SelectNextand then save it on the device.

Your Apple Pages document is successfully converted to the Word file. Now, it’s ready to share with other users.

That’s not all. You can easily convert these Pages documents to PDF, Plain Text, and even directly publish them to Apple Books.

Before you start sharing your document, it’s advisable to look it over carefully. Formatting may have changed, and you may have to fix it. There’s always a chance that so much happened during the export that you can’t use your document.

Tip:Learn how toduplicate a Word document on any device.

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Last updated on 14 August, 2024

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