IWork Suite Vs Microsoft Office

The Powerhouses of Utility

Kitty Stevens
The iWork Suite vs Microsoft Office is quite a comparison. They are both powerhouses of utility. There are a few differences however. When they were both released they appeared on the scene and amazed the audiences at MacWorld. Some aspects were covered at the release which greatly affect the choice of one over the other. Here are the differences and similarities between the iWork Suite and Microsoft Office.

Visually

Microsoft Office has been the best selling utility software over the years. When iWork appeared on the scene it amazed and drew countless fans away from Microsoft Office to iWork Suite. The reasons why are obvious. First there is the visual appeal of the program. If you look at the interface of iWork you will see that it is gorgeous. Microsoft Office tries to look good but it simply can not compare to iWork in the visual appeal of the program.

Functionality

When you compare the functionality of Microsoft Office vs iWork Suite you see that Microsoft offers more program options for creating and utilizing Macros. It is far superior in the ability to customize it to your heart's delight. Every Microsoft customer knows that it is the "script baby" of the PC user. When you look at iWork you will note immediately that it can not hold a candle to Microsoft in the functions that it creates. While Numbers is comparable to Excel, it still lacks much that Microsoft Office gives to the user.

There is much to say about the iWork Suite in the area of marketing and other graphics utility. It is the powerhouse of the graphic world. It is far superior to Microsoft Office in that area. It continues to show improvements with every release. You can save hundreds of thousands of dollars in your business just using this program. It offers you everything that you need to create graphics that will stun and amaze you. They are the powerhouses of utility.

Interface

If you look at iWork in detail you will note that Numbers is very similar to Microst Office. The scripting Macros issue is an issue that in greatly lacking in the iWork Suite. It is far more simple to navigate. Microsoft Office is complicated. Every time they release a new version, it changes in the interface. You have to learn all over again. Just ask the local computer department at your work. When a new release is bought every employee has to learn where things are yet again. It really is a frustration to many Microsoft Office users. The iWork Suite is very simple and changes only in the graphics and added functions. Every time a new release is offered it is exactly the same as before. The only difference is, you have more fun to do with it.

Utility

Microsoft's Powerpoint vs iWork's Keynote is quite a difference. If you like Powerpoint then Keynote will knock your socks off. It has templates built into the program. They are simple to customize and use. It is amazing to provide a presentation to anyone using it. It will amaze your audience. The utility of Keynote, which is part of the iWork Suite program, is far beyond compare to Microsoft Office. Let your creativity bloom with Keynote. Your next presentation will be the talk of the board meeting.

Price

The price is a huge factor for many people when they choose their software. Microsoft Office has continued to be $49. more then iWork Suite. When you consider the price of iWork Suite vs Microsoft Office you could easily choose the iWork Suite. It is less expensive. It is a personal choice based on what you like better.

The iWork Suite is very similar to Microsoft Office in many ways. There are a few differences that should be noted. The appearance of the iWork utility is superior and the interface is visually stunning. The scripting and Macros utility of Microsft Office far surpasses iWork. If cost is an issue however you will easily choose iWork. Microsoft Office has some features that are good as well. It just isn't as visually appealing. Still, they are both the powerhouses of utility.

Published by Kitty Stevens

Kitty holds a Bachelors Degree in Science with minors in Spanish, French, History and Music. She went on to become certified as a Reading Specialist and has worked as a Bilingual teacher for over 12 years. H...  View profile

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