Whether you've made the whole switch from PC to Mac, or you're just making the switch from Microsoft Office to the iWork suite of applications, the Numbers Spreadsheet software provided by Apple can handle most tasks that Excel can.

There are certainly reasons to stick with Microsoft Excel, but before you make any decision, consider the following reasons for moving to Mac Numbers Spreadsheet software:

1. At a suggested retail price of $79 for a single user license, the Numbers Spreadsheet can save you quite a bit from the full price of the Office Software Suite

2. Made by Apple for Apple products, Apple Numbers Spreadsheet integrates seamlessly with other aspects of Apple software

3. You can transfer spreadsheets back and forth between Numbers Spreadsheet and Microsoft Excel without a problem

Action Steps
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Find Numbers Spreadsheet Providers

If you want to buy Numbers Spreadsheet, you're looking for the iWork suite of applications put out by Apple. This software suite offers not only a great spreadsheet application, but a word processor and presentation software that are also compatible with Microsoft Office.

I recommend: Check out New Egg for some great deals on the iWork suite that includes Numbers with both single user license and multiple license versions. Another great Apple Numbers Spreadsheet provider is MacMall.

Become a Numbers Spreadsheet pro with online tutorials

Training is one of the most important parts of learning any piece of new software. As much as Numbers Spreadsheet may resemble Excel, there are marked difference in the two pieces of software. Whether you're a first time user of Numbers Spreadsheet or you're switching from Excel, using one of these handy tutorials will turn you into a pro in no time.

I recommend: One of the best tutorials on the web is found over at Apple's Numbers Spreadsheet website. This gives a fantastic overview of the features that you are most likely to use in an office setting. While Apex Web Media charges for its training software, their software offers a great deal of Numbers Spreadsheet information that will help you become a pro.

Enhance Macintosh Numbers with additional templates

Finding a Numbers Spreadsheet list of templates online can enhance your user experience of the software. While Apple Numbers provides you with a plethora of various templates, you still may not find the exact one you're looking for. If that's the case, the Internet is here to help.

I recommend: Start by checking out Numbers Templates. The opening pages provides you with some news information and links on the right side of the window to various template categories like business, charts, formulas and so on. Your next stop should be the iWork Community. They have a number templates aimed at different tasks.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Macintosh Numbers Spreadsheet will allow you to create your own templates. It's a simple process and you can learn how to do it in the help files if you don't want to go through a tutorial.