FAQ
Toolbox for iWork FAQ
What do I get if I choose to purchase Toolbox for iWork?
The Toolbox for iWork bundle includes the entire contents of the Toolbox for Keynote and Toolbox for Pages app, from templates to clipart images and other minor elements. It also contains a set of templates for Numbers. All future updates will be added automatically and free of charge.
I can’t open my templates in the latest version of Pages/Keynote. What should I do?
If you purchased the templates from the Mac App Store or Toolbox, make sure you have the latest versions of the application. If you purchased from our website, you can use your original serial number to download the updated version of the application at https://www.jumsoft.com/delivery/.
I can’t select and edit text or images on Pages 5. What should I do?
If you want to access the media placeholders on Pages 5, you should select Arrange > Section Masters and remove the check marks from the option “Make Master Objects Selectable.” Now you will be able to edit the text. Then if you want to edit the images and shapes, you should again place the check mark next to “Make Master Objects Selectable.”
I can’t replace the stock photos in the frames from the Graphic Styles Set. How can I fix it?
You should select all elements in the page and go to Arrange > Ungroup. Now the media placeholders will work as they are supposed to.
How do I apply a bullet style from Graphic Styles to my Pages document or Keynote presentation?
You can simply copy and paste a selected bullet style as you would with any regular element.
When I open a Keynote theme, I only get the first slide. Where can I find the rest?
You can find the rest of the slides by clicking the “Change Master” button on the right of the Keynote screen.
How can I switch from the Standard Keynote slide size to Wide or the other way around?
You can choose the size of the themes by selecting Edit > Default Keynote Size in Toolbox for iWork.
Overview
Toolbox for iWork is an ultimate collection of templates, themes, and illustrations for Apple’s Pages 5.6 or later, Keynote 6.0 or later, and Numbers 3.0 or later. It provides numerous options for creating professional and inspiring content for business or entertainment.
With Toolbox for iWork, you can:
- Have all Jumsoft’s templates for Pages, Keynote, and Numbers and get all future updates with no extra charge.
- View and browse all your items in a single easy-to-use space.
- Save selected templates in the template choosers of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.
- Use all editing and customization options available in Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.
Browse
After you download the Toolbox for iWork application and open it, you will see the home window with the banners representing all product sets:
- Themes for Keynote
- Layouts for Keynote
- Infographics for Keynote
- Graphic Styles for Keynote
- Elements for Keynote
- Clipart Prime
- Inspiration Set
- Business Mix Set
- Stationery Set
- Corporate Style Packs
- Infographics for Pages
- Elements for Pages
- Jumsoft Clipart
- Graphic Styles for Pages
- Set for Numbers
To view the contents of each product set, click on its banner in the home window. You can also scroll down the home window to browse through new, popular, favorite, and purchased items.
Once you have selected a product set, do any of the following:
- Scroll down to browse through the entire range of designs.
- Use the drop-down list of categories for a shortcut to a specific category.
- Use the filters at the top of the window to view all, new, or favorite items.
- Use the Search field at the top right-hand corner of the window to search all items by name or other keyword. You will get search suggestions as you type.
- Click on the thumbnail of a selected design or press the Space key to view its full-size samples.
- Mark a design as favorite by clicking the heart symbol at the top of the sample window.
Open & Save
Once you have downloaded an item, click the Open button to open it in Pages, Keynote, or Numbers (or in your default preview application for the Jumsoft Clipart and Clipart Prime images). For templates and themes, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers will ask if you want to save the item in the chooser.
To save an item in Finder:
- Right-click on its thumbnail and select Save To.
- Select a location where you want to save the item and press Save.
You can also drag individual items and product sets and drop them in Finder or on your Desktop.
New Items
Toolbox for iWork is regularly updated with new items, which automatically appear in the New section.
Edit Pages Templates
After you open a template in Pages, you can do any of the following:
- Type or paste your own text, add and remove text boxes, and change the fonts.
- Drag your photos or pictures onto image placeholders to replace the stock images.
- Change the size and position of any element, including the text boxes, images, and shapes.
- Change the colors of the shapes.
The templates are available in both ISO and US paper sizing standards. Whenever you start a new document, Pages will set the default standard according to your current system localization (System Preferences > Language & Region > Region).
NB: Some templates with embedded images will not allow you edit the text in Pages 5. In that case, please take the following steps:
- Select Arrange > Section Masters and remove the check mark from the option “Make Master Objects Selectable.” Now you will be able to edit the text.
- If you want to edit the images and shapes, you should again place the check mark next to “Make Master Objects Selectable.”
Edit Keynote Themes
After you open a theme or layout in Keynote, you can do any of the following:
- Type or paste your own text, add and remove text boxes, and change the fonts.
- Drag your photos or pictures onto image placeholders to replace the stock images.
- Change the size, position, and color of any element, including the text boxes, images, and shapes.
- The themes and layouts are available in Standard (4:3) and Widescreen (16:9) slide sizes. To choose the slide size in the Toolbox, select Edit > Default Keynote Size.
NB: Some elemens in the themes and layouts are embedded and can only be changed by editing the master slides. In that case, you will get a notification with an option to edit the master slide.
Edit Numbers Templates
After you open a template in Numbers, you can do any of the following:
- Type or paste your own data, add and remove tables, and change the colors and fonts.
- Make calculations and edit the formulas if necessary.
- Change the size and position of any element.
Edit Illustrations
After you open an item from Infographics, Elements or Graphic Styles, you can copy a selected illustration and paste it into your Pages or Keynote document.
The illustrations included in Infographics, Elements or Graphic Styles come in one of two formats:
- Shapes, which you can edit fully in Format > Style. Most of them are grouped for easier copying, and you can ungroup them by selecting Arrange > Ungroup.
- PNG images, which you can arrange in Format > Style. To change their color, select the image, go to View > Show Adjust Image, and modify the relevant parameters (not applicable for black and white images).
The image resolution is suitable for printing. All images feature a transparent background so that you can place them on top of backgrounds of your choice.
Jumsoft Clipart and Clipart Prime images will be opened in your default preview application. Afterwards, you can do any of the following:
- Copy the image from the preview application and paste it into your slideshow.
- Print files with the images, as the resolution is suitable for printing.
- Clipart Prime images come in the PNF format, so you can use View > Show Adjust Image to change the image parameters.
- Jumsoft Clipart images come in the PDF format. You can rasterize images by exporting them to a selected format in the preview application.
Keyboard Shortcuts
ACTION | SHORTCUT |
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Move the cursor to the Search field | Command-F |
Display All items | Command-1 |
Display New items | Command-2 |
Display Favorite items | Command-3 |
Display Purchased items | Command-4 |
User Support
You can use the templates and illustrations for commercial purposes; however, they can be included in publications for resale only if they are decorative in nature and not the primary value or purpose of the product.
If you should have any additional questions about the products, email us at support@jumsoft.com.
For more information about Jumsoft products and services, visit our Web site at www.jumsoft.com