iWorks Pages vs. Word

1. This post is my discussion of iWorks Pages vs. Microsoft Word programs.  There are many similarities and differences in these two programs.  To begin with, I noticed that iWorks seems to be easier to access all functions than Word is.  Word has almost 50 icons on its pages, whereas Apple iWorks Pages has about 12 icons.  iWorks is less complex but still has the capability to make very impressive documents, presentations, etc.  Another difference between these two is definitely the price.  Microsoft Word has to be purchased in the Microsoft Office Program.  Therefore, because of all that is included with that software it is much more expensive, costing about $200.  iWorks costs much less, approximately $60.  To share your work from these 2 programs, iWorks has I-Cloud built in and so it is easier to instantly share your work with others.  Microsoft Word has to be shared by e-mailing a hyperlink to the person or persons you are sharing with.
     The similarities in these two programs are few. They can both be used to create very acceptable documents.  They can both be used for making reports, resumes, projects, etc.  They both have the capability of adding images, text and tables.  Microsoft Word and iWorks Pages both have many templates to choose from in making different creations.
     I feel that the Ipad influences the similarities and differences in these two programs by providing touch screen capabilities which seems to work well with iWorks and its features but may not be so easy with Word, which in my opinion is more complex.  Also the I-pad can be accessed by the users I-phone and Mac computer as well and can make sharing and editing more accessible and user friendly.