How To Use Apple Intelligence Writing Tools Not Available in Pages

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If you’ve recently noticed that the writing tools are missing when you open Pages on your MacBook Air M2 with macOS Sequoia (version 15.6.1) and Pages 14.4, don’t worry — there’s an easy fix. Many users find that these tools, which include spell check, grammar suggestions, and other editing features, sometimes disappear unexpectedly. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to get them back:

First, check your menu bar. Sometimes, the tools are hidden or accidentally turned off. Look for the “View” option at the top of the screen. Click on it, then see if there’s an option called “Show Editor Extensions” or “Show Toolbar.” If so, make sure it’s enabled.

Next, if the tools still don’t appear, try customizing your toolbar. Right-click (or control-click) on the toolbar at the top of your Pages window, then choose “Customize Toolbar.” Here, you can drag and drop the writing tools or editing options you want to be visible.

If nothing changes, consider resetting the toolbar. In the same “Customize Toolbar” menu, there’s usually an option to “Restore Default Set.” Click that, and see if your missing tools reappear.

Another good step is to check your preferences. Open Pages, go to the “Pages” menu at the top left of your screen, and select “Preferences.” Look through the options—especially any related to editing tools and spell check—to ensure everything is turned on.

If these steps don’t solve the problem, try updating Pages and macOS. Sometimes, bugs are fixed in newer software versions. Open the App Store, check for updates, and install any available updates for Pages and your system.

Lastly, if the problem continues, restarting your MacBook Air can often resolve minor glitches. Shut down your computer, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on and open Pages again.

With these simple steps, you should be able to bring back the missing writing tools in Pages and get back to editing your documents smoothly. If issues still persist after trying all these methods, reaching out to Apple Support might be the best next step.