Delighted with Numbers

[Dagwood]

Some feedback having decided to purchase Numbers.
Having read a number of adverse comments I took my time over the numerous headings designed to help users in the Getting Started sample worksheet. This I found really helpful as it is interactive and you can try out the hints on the sample without having to leave to create one for yourself.
In the first three days of use I have created a number of "spreadsheets" designed to assist in our forthcoming house move.
One is a proper spreadsheet with columns,rows,totals and formulas designed to calculate varying sums of money dependant on differing costs and purchase prices.
The second is a Things to Do worksheet which used a dummy format supplied within the App. It gives me a basic list which I can easily insert rows into; tick boxes to show jobs completed; finally there is a date completed column. If I need additional columns and headings I an add them easily.
Finally I have a simple spreadsheet for showing boxes,contents,location and a numbering system.
Aware of people's concerns about losing info I made sure I could use the easily understood Share facility and in just a few seconds am able to send myself an e-mail with a copy of any spreadsheet in either PDF , xls, or Numbers format, the first two opened perfectly on both iPad and PC but the Numbers format was jumbled. I don't know why but will investigate.The PDF versions I was able to save to iBooks for easy viewing.
I see there is a facility to use iCloud for backups and storage but although there is a help tab for this it fails to explain how this is used. Again I need to investigate.
So far I am very impressed by an App that costs the princely sum of ?6.99 and have not experienced any of the problems suggested by others.
Dagwood

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[twerppoet]

Glad you like it. It's missing a few high end features, but most of us don't need those. As long as you don't need to edit the same document on both a PC and the iPad, it's an excellent solution.

[giradman]

Hi Dagwood - thanks for your thoughts on Numbers - the app is on my iPad and a nice program for that platform; I've not use it that much so far, but share Twerppoet's comments - NOW, for clarification, I'm assuming that your price quote is in Pounds - the USA price is $10 - Dave

[Dagwood]

Hi there. Giradman, The price is in pounds as you point out. For some reason the pound sign gets changed on this and a couple of other sites I use.
I've been trying together iCloud to work with Numbers but have had no success yet and cannot see where I'm going wrong.When I get it to work I was hoping it would be possible to open it using Works on my PC. From the post by Twerppoet it appears that might not be the case. Thanks for both your responses.
Dagwood

[Dagwood]

trying to get iCloud to work with Numbers but have had no success yet and cannot see where I'm going wrong.

I've tried everything I can think of to get my spreadsheets to appear in iCloud but cannot get it to work. I have two iCloud accounts provided by Apple. I can see them on my iPad and can receive e-mails; I have also switched on everything that should be switched on in my Settings;still no joy in seeing the spreadsheets appear in iCloud. The instruction provided in the App is skimpy and I've looked at various forums (or is it forii?) and can see others have had problems with few answers different to what I have tried.
Do others here have the same problem. Any suggestions as to what to try next most welcome
Dagwood
ps as a last resort I know I can just post a copy into DropBox but that's not how it's supposed to be.

[AQ_OC]

I don't have Numbers but I have Keynote and Pages and I can see my files in iCloud. I did note that it sometimes takes a while for iCloud to update...and I do believe that sometimes I can be "down" and you have to wait even longer for iCloud to sync.

[twerppoet]

Two things have to be turned on before the iWorks apps will sync documents in iCloud.

The first, and most obvious, is turning on iCloud in Settings for that app. The second is to go to Settings > iCloud and make sure that Documents and Data is ON. You can check to see if documents are getting to iCloud by visiting icloud.com in a computer browser.

Do not use document syncing in iCloud as a substitute for backing them up elsewhere. Because changes propagate very quickly (including document deletion) chance are that any mistakes or changes will be in iCloud and/or the other devices before you can catch and correct them.

Good luck.

[Dagwood]

I don't have Numbers but I have Keynote and Pages and I can see my files in iCloud. ..............

Thanks AQ_OC, do you access iCloud via a sign-in or does it ( or should I say Pages and keynote data) appear when you login to your e-mails? I guess I'm wondering if there are two parts to iCloud i.e. one for e-mail and one for data. I guess my knowledge of iCloud and how it is used is somewhat pathetic!
Dagwood

Sorry, but I sent this before I saw Trerppoet's post!

[Dagwood]

Thanks Guys for your replies.
I have made sure both Settings and Documents and Data are on. I'll follow your advice re visiting iCloud.com........tomorrow! It's past my bedtime here in the UK. I'll let you know how I get on.
Dagwood