iWork 9.3

The iWork suite is a comprehensive package that offers a superb alternative to Microsoft Office. It includes three main components: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, which are equivalent to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, respectively.

One notable aspect of iWork is its size, requiring at least 1.2GB of disk space and a 20-minute installation time. However, the elegance and usability of iWork make it a worthy competitor to MS Office.

Pages allows users to create professional-looking brochures, flyers, reports, and resumes with ease. Numbers simplifies spreadsheet formulas, making it more user-friendly than Excel. Keynote stands out as the star of the suite, enabling users to create impressive presentations with minimal effort. In fact, Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" was produced using Keynote.

All three apps come with a wide range of pre-installed templates, which significantly reduce the amount of work required. Additionally, iWork offers intelligent hints and tips as you build your creations. Compatibility with MS Office is not an issue, as iWork can open documents produced in that format without any hassle. Furthermore, sharing projects is effortless, as you can easily upload them onto iWork.com.

While iWork may not be the preferred office suite for businesses and individuals due to the widespread use of MS Office, it is an excellent personal alternative. If you only need an office suite for personal use, iWork is highly recommended.

iWork is now integrated into OS X Yosemite, and the individual apps (Pages, Keynote, and Numbers) can still be downloaded separately.