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by Samuel_Michon 4603 days ago
> In iWork '09, there's a "Share" menu. It has a few different output formats (PDF, Word, etc). When you click an output format, it exports to an attachment and automatically opens Mail.

The new iWork apps have a Share menu. It has all the same options as before, but it can also send just a link to the document. Using the latter option, the recipient can choose to open the document in whatever format they desire and to open it in an iWork app or on the web. Even web users can edit the document and send it back to you as an iWork file (and other file formats.)

Here are some screenshots: (iWork 5 in Mavericks)

http://imgur.com/IxNE8KG (the Share menu in the app toolbar)

http://imgur.com/a4DqXkY (Send an email containing the document)

http://imgur.com/X9YgQ4r (‘Send via email’ file format options)

http://imgur.com/OcKseRs (Send an email containing a link to the document)

Also, if you upgrade to Mavericks, you can continue using iWork ’09. When you upgrade your OS, the iWork apps aren’t automatically updated to the new versions. And if you do download the new iWork apps, your iWork ’09 apps will still be there.
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seanwoods 4603 days ago
Appreciate the response. The problem is that the new process introduces another click where you have to select the document format. In iWork '09, you click the menu, then drag to word, then a menu opens. so 1-2 clicks vs. extra clicks and context shifts. It's a step backward.

I realize an update to Mavericks won't necessarily affect iWork, but I'm too attached to my current process to even risk it. It's an irrational behavior, I know. :-)

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Samuel_Michon 4603 days ago
> the new process introduces another click

Yeah, that is an unfortunate result from adding more functionality in the same menu. I would’ve preferred to have two buttons: one for sharing links and one for sharing files. Even better: I’d like to customize the toolbar, like you can in Finder.

Currently, there’s no preference option to set a standard export format. I’m sure you could write a script that automates the process, but you might have to do it through UI actions.

Personally, I’ve starting sending links instead of files. Doing so only takes two clicks, like we’re used to.

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