Thank you, Elizabeth. So you just have Office software on your computer, not working in the cloud? Cheers, Linda ___________________________ Linda M. Feltner Artist, LLC Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, President (520) 803-0538 www.lindafeltner.com On Dec 9, 2016, at 8:47 AM, Elizabeth Morales wrote: > Hi Linda, > I have an iMac 27”, with Sierra OS, which I love, don’t see the problem, I use Word, Powerpoint, and Excel for Mac all the time. I also use Google Docs and Sheets for various projects, and also no problem. > > cheers > Elizabeth > > > >> On Dec 9, 2016, at 10:30 AM, Linda Feltner <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> HI All: >> Tis the Season to ... Upgrade the computer....(grrr, argh).... >> >> I am considering purchasing a new computer, and wondered if you MAC folks could tell me how you use Microsoft office products on the new Mac OS systems. My system is "vintage". >> >> The Adobe Creative Suite that I depend on, I understand it's now in the cloud. But what about Microsoft Excel, Word, & Powerpoint? >> >> I know there are alternatives, but I cannot change all my teaching Powerpoint presentations to Keynote. And I really can't see changing Word or Excel documents into anything else. >> I might start using new software, but I must open my archived files in those programs. >> Perhaps now they can be EASILY imported, but I am not aware of this. >> >> Have any of you begun to use Google Docs and Sheets, and just maintain your files in the Google cloud? I've used it a little bit, but not to have my business depend on it. >> >> No, I really don't want to do this, but your opinion would be helpful to narrow down my research. >> Best cheer of the Season! >> Linda >> ___________________________ >> Linda M. Feltner Artist, LLC >> Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, President >> (520) 803-0538 >> www.lindafeltner.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________________________ >> >> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at >> http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv > > ________________________________________________ > > Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at > http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv