That was brilliant! So much fun-and so useful-to watch the newsletter taking shape before our eyes. (And btw I love your Wombat Whimsy!!) Thank you, Gary!
This tutorial is awesome! I’ve been using the PAGES default newsletter templates for years, but always wanted to create my own unique templates. Now I can. Thank you.
This is absolutely great! I have been struggling with an existing newsletter template created by someone else. I needed this information to set up a clean template that I know how to navigate.
I've been using Pages for a number of years to create our Retired Teachers newsletter. You've shown and used features which I didn't realize were there.. Thank you. Now to put some of those great tips to work on my template.
The plus sign indicates that there is additional text that does not appear in the text box. Gary linked the text box on page 1 to the text box on page 2. That additional text from page 1 flowed into the text box on page 2. The + sign disappeared on page 1 at that time.
For a newsletter? You'd just need to do that manually with text and bookmarks (if you want PDF links). The regular TOC functionality is for Word Processing documents, not Page Layout documents. th-cam.com/video/QHGCClefWNo/w-d-xo.html
Not sure what you mean by "embed." You can export as a PDF and then attach that PDF to an email message if you like. Or, better yet, upload that PDF to a server and then email a link so you aren't sending huge emails that could cause problems for people.
I just got a iMac mini and want to create a church bulletin on pages do you have any videos on how to do that? Or does anyone know that can help I am use to word Thanks
Hi Gary from Uruguay! I finally got my document!!!! THANK YOU !!!!!!! The only difficulty I encountered was when I used different font sizes of the same font. So when I have to "UPDATE" all the letters are changed to one single size... is there a way to make different sizes stay as they are? My titles have 16 pt, but the letter in the subtitle of the recipe is 14, updating puts them all either to 16 or to 14.... I ended up building several templates, with different color lines, as I don't know if you can edit a template and change the colors of the lines? Well, all in all, it's been quite an experience learning a completely new program! I had to watch your vlog endless times LOL GRACIAS!
Not easily. When you update the selected text, it will do as you indicate. It doesn't know you only want some of the letters updated unless you select just those.
@@macmost Wonderful, thank you very much Gary, you have been a great teacher indeed and very helpful as well! Do you have any different content in Patron? THanks again!
@@DalsPhotography-Daniela I usually post about 1 or 2 videos a week on various subjects exclusively to Patreon. Take a look at patreon.com/macmost and scroll down to see some of the recent titles.
Gary is there a way to set page margins in Apple Numbers similar to Apple Pages demo you demonstrate here? The older (original?) version of Numbers allowed user to see page layouts. The more recent versions (to me at least) seem a bit of hit and miss - maybe im doing something wrong - but i have to go ‘Print’ and then play around with Content Scale and Fit! So what im asking Is there a better way or for setting up Page Layout size right from the start for Numbers? Love your work, Gary!
Sure. Just change the color of one shape. Select it. Control+click on the first of the Shape Styles in the right sidebar and select to redefine it based on the selected shape. Now the first Shape Style is another color and the next shape created would be that color too.
As much as I tried to follow from the beginning. When I get to the point of editing the margins it shows I'm Editing the Template and not a Master Page. What am I doing wrong?
I think you're a very good teacher and are very clear in what you're sharing. I am wondering though, how come the Newsletter tutorials are all a from scratch version? Would you be willing to do a tutorial on how to use the Pages Newsletter Template itself because it has some weird non-intuitive aspects that I for one would love to have someone walk the public through. Best, Lindsay
Please help - I've finished my newsletter and reduced the file size. When I send it, the recipient tells me the photos/images are all fuzzy or pixelated. But when I look at the copy I sent, they are fine. Any ideas? Is it because they are not using Apple?
Somehow I've ended up with the job of creating monthly newsletters for a club I'm in, so I'd like to say a massive thank-you for this video. Who knows - one day I might even enjoy doing it as I become more adept! When I reach the point when the quality of content bothers me more than the technicalities of creating the document, then I'll consider that a significant achievement! Meanwhile I'll be looking out for the next issue of Wombat News and the latest on their war with those pesky Koalas.
Three years on I'm STILL doing the newsletter, and each time I do the same steps more inefficiently than I'm sure they can be done, so I rewatched your whole video. And you touch upon it but don't cover it. You briefly say the date and issue number row could be inserted on each page. Well my newsletter has that, and every time I do a new issue i go to each page and manually change each date and each issue number. Surely there's a way these could all change together if I set them up better? Thanks again.
@@macmost I have a newsletter, and btw, thank you for this video!, that has a lot of pictures of flowers. I would like to include an option of clicking on it and having it show up on another page in full so readers can see it in more detail.
Suppose I want text to “wrap around” and alpha’d photo/image…but I want to control the area where the text will fill in….so that there is not small amounts of text here and there where there’s no photo…..how do I control the text not to fill those small gaps?
Put the image in with no wrap at all. Let the text flow under it. Then create a custom shape. Set that to wrap Auto. Draw it and edit it to get the text to wrap just like you want it. Put the shape behind the image, or just make it transparent.
While using Pages regular templates there's a code that I would like to eliminate. If you reach the end of a page, I think it's page 2, it send all other information to page 9. That is a big problem because the newsletter supposed to only have 8 pages and many times it's just impossible to get rid of page 9, even when it's BLANK. Could you help?
You just have to figure out what element is running past the bottom of page 8. Try selecting anything that is close to the bottom of 8 and delete it to see if it is the culprit.
OK, you say "snap"; don't know what that means (although most probably do; thinking of possible subscribers who are like me); you say "option drag"; can see you dragging but "option" ...what, where? Also, all those wonderful boxes you are moving around to put things in- how did you make that happen? I am sure you did something in the beginning? I am getting this, have to rewind a lot, but THAT is just fine. I realize I am a dumb-ass about all this. Thanks so much, Gary. Joseph
You aren’t a dumb ass, you’re just less familiar with the parameters of computers generally. Option is a key on your keyboard. General tutorials on how to use your Mac will help you find your way.
@@seamasmanly you are incredibly kind to take the time to say this. Thank you. You also put it well, my problem. All I want to do is write; shouldn't be very complicated-moving text around, setting up folders and maybe sections or folders within folders; not even sure what I want to say. I am looking at Apple "Pages" tutorials. However, they are often confusing to me. I need a human sitting next to me so that I can say "stop, please, I know that" ,or " what?!!" or "wait, you said that before...". I will keep trying. It is a language I do not know. Again, you are very kind, Joseph
Did anybody figure out how to have the text automatically resize in text boxes? I would love to have the option of the text to increase or decrease in size when I resize the box. I can't find a solution....just yet. ;-)
@@macmost I was thinking of what is possible in Keynotes --> Slide Master --> Format -> Text --> Layout --> Shrink Text to Fit. As you adjust the boxes, the text will increase/decrease. You don't always want that, but sometimes that helps with a particular design.
Example: and I watched this four times. You said you wanted to go to "font book"; what, where, what did you do? Learning so much. But, these little things...I like your clicker, nice size !!! but too fast.
Tell them, carefully and using your lips and tongue to make words! , what you are GOING to do, then DO it carefully-making your clicker less hysterical ( you are TEACHING, not doing this in your head at home), then tell them WHAT YOU JUST DID. I am trying to help you and get more subscribers for you.
"Change to 'article text' ?????Trying to decipher your English and watch the Clicker From Hell is giving me a headache. Try not to press down on your vocal folds, a pushing down in the neck area, what was once called "vocal fry"; it's unpleasant to hear, very hard on your voice and makes the words difficult to understand. Your voice will last longer and sound more authoritative if you will think of it happening around the nose and mouth area.
@@eddyedwards4955 Not totally. Everything I have said is valid. And, I am not even old! Just wanting to help. My doctorate is in vocal science, and I always want to solve vocal problems. Sorry, Eddy. I always thought your information was wonderful. BTW, I do not entertain the idea that because someone has a doctorate degree they are smart; I had some real idiots in some of my classes along the way. Wow, you really are angry. I have always believed that a person who gives both positive and negative comments is a real pro and not someone licking my ass. Again, apologies to you. Joseph
Incredible. Do you plan these videos at all? Sounds like you are merely mumbling to yourself, going as you go. YOU know what you are talking about; l do not. In the beginning some mumbling about Page Layout as if for a novel and you need to change it for this newsletter. OK, then you seem to change to "page layout". WTF? And it goes on and on.
Well, after you said "go into option drag" another time I gave up. You did so many things in 2 seconds with the damned banner that my head fell off. Gary, you do realize that someone would HAVE to have done a good bit of "word" to get most of this?
With your tips and tricks I managed to create a newsletter. You have made me the happiest man in the world. 🙂
Thank you so much - Everything was so well explained and my blogs now look amazing!
OMG!! I THINK I LOVE YOU!! This is a slower pace, and your diction is perfect. You explain everything well. Thank you so so much. Joseph
So now you're in love?
@@eddyedwards4955 Yes.
That was brilliant! So much fun-and so useful-to watch the newsletter taking shape before our eyes. (And btw I love your Wombat Whimsy!!) Thank you, Gary!
This tutorial is awesome! I’ve been using the PAGES default newsletter templates for years, but always wanted to create my own unique templates. Now I can. Thank you.
This is absolutely great! I have been struggling with an existing newsletter template created by someone else. I needed this information to set up a clean template that I know how to navigate.
I've been using Pages for a number of years to create our Retired Teachers newsletter. You've shown and used features which I didn't realize were there.. Thank you. Now to put some of those great tips to work on my template.
VERY HELPFUL! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Brilliant, thanks. Why is there a + under some text? Thanks in advance
The plus sign indicates that there is additional text that does not appear in the text box. Gary linked the text box on page 1 to the text box on page 2. That additional text from page 1 flowed into the text box on page 2. The + sign disappeared on page 1 at that time.
@@warrenbumpus614 Thank you Warren, makes sense :-)
how do i send that out though as an email and not as an attachment?
Perfect! Thank you for this tuttorial.This is somehing that make Pages usable for me :)
How would I create a TOC in that blank space on the first page?
For a newsletter? You'd just need to do that manually with text and bookmarks (if you want PDF links). The regular TOC functionality is for Word Processing documents, not Page Layout documents. th-cam.com/video/QHGCClefWNo/w-d-xo.html
Excellent, thank you.
But, how I can 'embed' the content to send as a Newsletter?
Regards and thank you again.
Not sure what you mean by "embed." You can export as a PDF and then attach that PDF to an email message if you like. Or, better yet, upload that PDF to a server and then email a link so you aren't sending huge emails that could cause problems for people.
Thanks VM great job!
I just got a iMac mini and want to create a church bulletin on pages do you have any videos on how to do that? Or does anyone know that can help I am use to word Thanks
th-cam.com/video/MQCiL6_fKFU/w-d-xo.html
@@macmostthank you
Hi Gary from Uruguay! I finally got my document!!!! THANK YOU !!!!!!! The only difficulty I encountered was when I used different font sizes of the same font. So when I have to "UPDATE" all the letters are changed to one single size... is there a way to make different sizes stay as they are? My titles have 16 pt, but the letter in the subtitle of the recipe is 14, updating puts them all either to 16 or to 14.... I ended up building several templates, with different color lines, as I don't know if you can edit a template and change the colors of the lines? Well, all in all, it's been quite an experience learning a completely new program! I had to watch your vlog endless times LOL GRACIAS!
Not easily. When you update the selected text, it will do as you indicate. It doesn't know you only want some of the letters updated unless you select just those.
@@macmost Wonderful, thank you very much Gary, you have been a great teacher indeed and very helpful as well! Do you have any different content in Patron? THanks again!
@@DalsPhotography-Daniela I usually post about 1 or 2 videos a week on various subjects exclusively to Patreon. Take a look at patreon.com/macmost and scroll down to see some of the recent titles.
Gary is there a way to set page margins in Apple Numbers similar to Apple Pages demo you demonstrate here?
The older (original?) version of Numbers allowed user to see page layouts. The more recent versions (to me at least) seem a bit of hit and miss - maybe im doing something wrong - but i have to go ‘Print’ and then play around with Content Scale and Fit!
So what im asking Is there a better way or for setting up Page Layout size right from the start for Numbers?
Love your work, Gary!
You just have the options you see on the right when you go to print. What is it you are trying to do, specifically?
Great lesson! Thanks.
This is stunning!!!! I always wanted to do something like this. Thank you!!!!
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
GOSH! CAN I USE PAGES TO MAKE POST CARDS?
How do we save the work in photo library so that we can post it in fb?
Excellent. Thanks.
Hi Gary, is there a way to set the master color for the shapes, so once you make a change, the color of all the shapes will be changed?
Sure. Just change the color of one shape. Select it. Control+click on the first of the Shape Styles in the right sidebar and select to redefine it based on the selected shape. Now the first Shape Style is another color and the next shape created would be that color too.
As much as I tried to follow from the beginning. When I get to the point of editing the margins it shows I'm Editing the Template and not a Master Page. What am I doing wrong?
I've created an 8-page newsletter but do not want page number on 8th page. How to get rid of it?
I think you're a very good teacher and are very clear in what you're sharing. I am wondering though, how come the Newsletter tutorials are all a from scratch version? Would you be willing to do a tutorial on how to use the Pages Newsletter Template itself because it has some weird non-intuitive aspects that I for one would love to have someone walk the public through. Best, Lindsay
Thanks for your videos. You are the best Sir. Keep it up.
Gary Bro! Can I join forces w you for 2021 to update your brand look, logo, music intro?!
A very informative tutorial, thank you. Re: text indent, is there a way to change the default to 0pt?
Please help - I've finished my newsletter and reduced the file size. When I send it, the recipient tells me the photos/images are all fuzzy or pixelated. But when I look at the copy I sent, they are fine. Any ideas? Is it because they are not using Apple?
All I see when I open notes is a blank page. Where are the sidebars you are using for tools?
Maybe you are looking at a window for an individual note? Choose Window, Notes to open the main Notes window.
Click on Format or Document in the upper right hand corner of the document.
Somehow I've ended up with the job of creating monthly newsletters for a club I'm in, so I'd like to say a massive thank-you for this video. Who knows - one day I might even enjoy doing it as I become more adept! When I reach the point when the quality of content bothers me more than the technicalities of creating the document, then I'll consider that a significant achievement! Meanwhile I'll be looking out for the next issue of Wombat News and the latest on their war with those pesky Koalas.
Three years on I'm STILL doing the newsletter, and each time I do the same steps more inefficiently than I'm sure they can be done, so I rewatched your whole video. And you touch upon it but don't cover it. You briefly say the date and issue number row could be inserted on each page. Well my newsletter has that, and every time I do a new issue i go to each page and manually change each date and each issue number. Surely there's a way these could all change together if I set them up better? Thanks again.
Excellent!
great! you have the craig vibe
Thank you so much this was awesome! Where do I get the sample text? Thank you again!
Sample text? Just create your own sample.
Lorem Ipsum
How do we save it in photo gallery?
Not sure what you mean. Save what, exactly?
Can you add a link to enlarge pictures?
Not sure what you mean. A link?
@@macmost I have a newsletter, and btw, thank you for this video!, that has a lot of pictures of flowers. I would like to include an option of clicking on it and having it show up on another page in full so readers can see it in more detail.
@@andreaschnapp6454 Do you mean go to a website where they can view the photos? That would be something you'd set up on your site.
Suppose I want text to “wrap around” and alpha’d photo/image…but I want to control the area where the text will fill in….so that there is not small amounts of text here and there where there’s no photo…..how do I control the text not to fill those small gaps?
Put the image in with no wrap at all. Let the text flow under it. Then create a custom shape. Set that to wrap Auto. Draw it and edit it to get the text to wrap just like you want it. Put the shape behind the image, or just make it transparent.
Very helpful, thanks!
I don't have edit master page
View, Edit Page Templates.
How do I use my own logo in images?
Just import it (drag and drop) into the document.
While using Pages regular templates there's a code that I would like to eliminate. If you reach the end of a page, I think it's page 2, it send all other information to page 9. That is a big problem because the newsletter supposed to only have 8 pages and many times it's just impossible to get rid of page 9, even when it's BLANK. Could you help?
You just have to figure out what element is running past the bottom of page 8. Try selecting anything that is close to the bottom of 8 and delete it to see if it is the culprit.
@@macmost Thank you. I'll try that.
OK, you say "snap"; don't know what that means (although most probably do; thinking of possible subscribers who are like me); you say "option drag"; can see you dragging but "option" ...what, where? Also, all those wonderful boxes you are moving around to put things in- how did you make that happen? I am sure you did something in the beginning? I am getting this, have to rewind a lot, but THAT is just fine. I realize I am a dumb-ass about all this. Thanks so much, Gary. Joseph
You aren’t a dumb ass, you’re just less familiar with the parameters of computers generally. Option is a key on your keyboard.
General tutorials on how to use your Mac will help you find your way.
Also, Snap is a general command in many graphics programs.
@@seamasmanly you are incredibly kind to take the time to say this. Thank you. You also put it well, my problem. All I want to do is write; shouldn't be very complicated-moving text around, setting up folders and maybe sections or folders within folders; not even sure what I want to say. I am looking at Apple "Pages" tutorials. However, they are often confusing to me. I need a human sitting next to me so that I can say "stop, please, I know that" ,or " what?!!" or "wait, you said that before...". I will keep trying. It is a language I do not know. Again, you are very kind, Joseph
@@seamasmanly Thanks, again!
@@josephcollins6033 You are welcome! Thanks for your feedback about my music and singing. I’ll explore further.
Needed this one!!
Life saver!!
Did anybody figure out how to have the text automatically resize in text boxes? I would love to have the option of the text to increase or decrease in size when I resize the box. I can't find a solution....just yet. ;-)
The dimensions of a text box and the size of the text inside are independent of each other.
@@macmost I was thinking of what is possible in Keynotes --> Slide Master --> Format -> Text --> Layout --> Shrink Text to Fit. As you adjust the boxes, the text will increase/decrease. You don't always want that, but sometimes that helps with a particular design.
@@akistepinska That's handy in Keynote, but it is not something available in Pages.
What is an "arburro key"? Do you mean to say "UP ARROW KEY"? Good God, man! You are TEACHING!!!
for html u can use WORDS or textmaker free 2018
I would subscribe to Wombat News.
Example: and I watched this four times. You said you wanted to go to "font book"; what, where, what did you do? Learning so much. But, these little things...I like your clicker, nice size !!! but too fast.
What is a "Sarah Font"? Is that a girl you are dating?
ARE YOU DEAF COLLINS??????
Tell them, carefully and using your lips and tongue to make words! , what you are GOING to do, then DO it carefully-making your clicker less hysterical ( you are TEACHING, not doing this in your head at home), then tell them WHAT YOU JUST DID. I am trying to help you and get more subscribers for you.
"Change to 'article text' ?????Trying to decipher your English and watch the Clicker From Hell is giving me a headache. Try not to press down on your vocal folds, a pushing down in the neck area, what was once called "vocal fry"; it's unpleasant to hear, very hard on your voice and makes the words difficult to understand. Your voice will last longer and sound more authoritative if you will think of it happening around the nose and mouth area.
Here's my anger again: ARE YOU NUITS?
NUTS?
@@eddyedwards4955 Not totally. Everything I have said is valid. And, I am not even old! Just wanting to help. My doctorate is in vocal science, and I always want to solve vocal problems. Sorry, Eddy. I always thought your information was wonderful. BTW, I do not entertain the idea that because someone has a doctorate degree they are smart; I had some real idiots in some of my classes along the way. Wow, you really are angry. I have always believed that a person who gives both positive and negative comments is a real pro and not someone licking my ass. Again, apologies to you. Joseph
Incredible. Do you plan these videos at all? Sounds like you are merely mumbling to yourself, going as you go. YOU know what you are talking about; l do not. In the beginning some mumbling about Page Layout as if for a novel and you need to change it for this newsletter. OK, then you seem to change to "page layout". WTF? And it goes on and on.
I didn't catch any "mumbling". He was quite organized but he moved along at a fairly good clip.
What's your problem Collins...are you
deaf?
@@eddyedwards4955 This anger of yours! Get a real job. My hearing is 20/20...
Well, after you said "go into option drag" another time I gave up. You did so many things in 2 seconds with the damned banner that my head fell off. Gary, you do realize that someone would HAVE to have done a good bit of "word" to get most of this?
You can pause it as often as you need to and even slow down the playback speed.
Excellent. Thanks!