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The era between 2014 and 2017 was a transformative period for Apple iWork

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Apple's iWork suite has been a staple of productivity on Mac and iOS devices for years. The collection of applications, which includes Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, has undergone significant changes and improvements over the years. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the evolution of iWork from 2014 to 2017, highlighting new features, updates, and changes that have shaped the suite into what it is today. all+apple+iwork+20142017

Transitioned from a layout-heavy tool to a streamlined word processor focused on cloud syncing. The era between 2014 and 2017 was a

Why stop at 2017?

Because in March 2018, Apple launched iWork with machine learning (auto-drawing shapes, annotation follow-along). The 2014–2017 era is distinct: it is the "Cloud Collaboration but still Offline-First" era. Transitioned from a layout-heavy tool to a streamlined

In 2017, Apple focused on improving collaboration and compatibility across iWork. The suite received several updates, including improved sharing and collaboration features.

Touch ID Support

: By 2017, all three apps added support for Touch ID , enabling users to open password-protected documents with a fingerprint.

| Feature | Restored in iWork | |---------|------------------| | Mail merge | Pages 2014 | | Linked text boxes | Pages 2014 | | Customizable toolbar | Pages 2015 | | AppleScript support | Partial (2016) | | 3D charts (Numbers) | 2015 | | Master slides (Keynote) | 2015 | | Keyboard shortcuts customization | 2016 |