Just downloaded new version of Keynote (v 15.1) OK, how do I remove the annoying Creator Studio ads in the format panel? (I assume they're going to show up in other Creator Studio apps as well). They are intrusive and very unlike Apple -- makes me worry this is a creeping approach to a MacOS bloatware strategy.
So, if no way to remove them officially, how do we dump on Apple to make this possible?
MacBook Air 15″, macOS 15.7
There is a Feedback option right in the Keynote, Pages, Numbers menu of those apps or you can use this link to send Feedback to Apple.
> I cannot express how distracting this is to me to have an ad in the format bar.
Ctrl-click in the tool bar and choose 'Customize Toolbar'.
Now you can remove the buttons you don't want, and add any others that you do want.
YeahJustDave wrote:
I cannot express how distracting this is to me to have an ad in the format bar. iWork is for the most part not really a "creative" suite of apps. The others in the bundle are. These apps are primarily for getting work done unless you are maybe doing creative writing etc.
If you want to pitch me for a subscription, please do not put it in the middle of my work. If you want to pitch me on templates, please don't put them in the middle of the templates that are mine to choose from. Please put them separately.
Apple apps are not supposed to be an ad-laden experience. We aren't here for that.
Tell Apple:
Re: sticking w/ Keynote 14... Yeah, didn't know 15 would have the ads.
Could probably revert as I haven't updated much content.
Still, felt like a "gotcha'" move.
You are free to use any app you wish and if you prefer an Office product that is an option for you too, although it also has a subscription model.
You are not required to have Pages, Numbers, Keynote, etc installed on your device, or even use them. If you do want to use them, you are not required to pay anything to continue and use them the way you always had. Yes, there is the subscription option showing, although for me with Pages, it no longer appears in the Sidebar. It may have been showing for a certain time period or I may not be attempting to use a feature that required a subscription, don't know. In any case, Feedback should be sent to let Apple know how you feel.
While you are correct about the toolbar, that's not what was being asked. The question is about the format panel, not the tool bar. As far as that goes, you're stuck with the little blue rectangle advertisement there in Keynote. This is not present in Pages.
These ads are horrible and intrusive. I've decided to stick to Keynote 14 until they
remove them.
Thanks! I've submitted product requests and participated in bug discussions etc. but have never simply just wanted to complain to Apple before. Didn't occur to me to use the same processes! Thanks again.
I cannot express how distracting this is to me to have an ad in the format bar. iWork is for the most part not really a "creative" suite of apps. The others in the bundle are. These apps are primarily for getting work done unless you are maybe doing creative writing etc.
If you want to pitch me for a subscription, please do not put it in the middle of my work. If you want to pitch me on templates, please don't put them in the middle of the templates that are mine to choose from. Please put them separately.
Apple apps are not supposed to be an ad-laden experience. We aren't here for that.
I typed a response and it did not post. Maybe they don't like dissent? Anyhow, I was not talking about the menu bar but the right side bar when you click format and the third icon.
This seems like apple dipping their toes in the water of becoming freemium. If more stuff is going to be freemium, they may want to rethink that premium pricing we pay.
Well, one of the reasons I've stuck with Apple for all this years (and paid a premium for doing so) is it always felt I was getting what I paid for -- a solid, reliable, well-designed, product environment that respected its users. Saying I'm not required to have Pages, Numbers, Keynote etc. installed or to use them isn't helpful when I've been using all of them for years.
If Apple wants to introduce a freemium model, that's fine. I might even take them up on it. But hit me up when I update and I'm presented with the update summary and then get the sales pitch out of my way. Or present it in the context of the Apple web site. Or place ads on tech sites Apple users typically visit. I'm speculating here, but I believe the potential freemium market among Apple users consists of people who will search out and acquire the best solutions for themselves when they need them.
But leave my computer MY computer. I was a Kindle user back in 2010-12 and was nauseated by having ads incorporated into what I considered my personal library. Dropped using the product because of that.
You are welcome!
Thanks of the feedback link. I have added my feedback as this sort of Ad in MY WORKSPACE that is always there is ridiculous! I'm going back to 14.5 until gone.
Remove Creator Studio ads from apps?
