Apple introduced the contextual format sidebar on the Mac, removing floating inspector windows to match the minimalist aesthetic of OS X Yosemite and iOS 7.
Apple made iWork free for anyone with an Apple ID, regardless of whether they owned a new Mac or iOS device. all+apple+iwork+20142017
Cross-platform editing (Mac → iPad → Web) finally worked without thinking. No save buttons. No “check-out” systems. Just open and type. Microsoft Office gained this later. Apple solved it first, in that narrow window—but no one celebrated because they were still angry about missing mail merge. Apple introduced the contextual format sidebar on the
: iWork is highly visual. Start with the pre-designed templates to ensure professional typography and layouts without manual effort. Format Sidebar all+apple+iwork+20142017