AV1 enthusiast, CEO @ the Radix Project

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  • I hate to admit it, but Word is quite good. Especially when it comes to compatibility and widespread use. I've still found myself gravitating towards LibreOffice for a variety of reasons.

    As someone who isn't a big fan of Microsoft, LibreOffice is refreshingly not Microsoft. Open-source, no telemetry, cross-platform with great Linux support, etc.

    As for Pages, while it has its merits, I've found it to be somewhat limiting and unintuitive compared to other office suites. The compatibility issues you mentioned are a significant drawback, especially if you're frequently sharing documents with users who primarily use Word. LibreOffice has fantastic Word compatibility in my experience.

    The learning curve for Pages can be steep, especially if you're used to the layout and functionalities of Word or LibreOffice. Apple software is often rightfully praised for its polished interface and user-friendly design, but this doesn't necessarily translate to a superior user experience in this specific case where learned behavior and muscle memory are relevant.

    It is hard to get a concrete answer here, but I'd say keep exploring different options and seeing what works best for you. I've found that LibreOffice strikes a good balance between functionality, ease of use, and compatibility. But of course, everyone's preferences and needs are different - good luck!



















  • There should be an instance with an actual registered organization behind it - privacy policy & all to back up its legitimacy. Without this, Lemmy is a hard sell for a lot of people who don't want to just hand off their information to a person who may or may not be doing certain things with it.