Users looking for the classic "outline" view found in older versions (like Pages '09) continued to find it absent in this version. Performance and Compatibility
A reported bug or feature change in 8.1 meant that highlighting and dragging an embedded footnote to reorder it could cause the content to disappear, removing a feature that worked in v8.0.
Apple Pages 8.1, released around mid-2019, represents a significant, yet divisive, point in the evolution of Apple's flagship word processor, particularly for Mac users on macOS High Sierra or Mojave. While offering a streamlined, modern interface for creating both simple documents and complex page layouts, this version brought updates that some power users found limiting, while others appreciated its refined stability.
Users can leverage a library of over 700 editable shapes, add image galleries, and use "Instant Alpha" to remove backgrounds from images.
Typically runs on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 or later. Verdict
Show you how to use a specific feature (like creating an interactive book)? Help you convert a Pages document to Word format? Getting Started with Apple Pages
Pages 8.1 allows users to create word processing documents (flowing text) or page layout documents (object-based layout).
