Fix Pages Quit Unexpectedly on Mac Sonoma

Pages App keeps crashing unexpectedly on MacBook Pro, iMac, or any other M1 Mac machine, here are a few troubleshooting to fix.

This is the most common problem Mac users are facing right now on Mac, Macbook, iMac, or Mac mini running on macOS Sonoma, macOS Ventura, or Earlier. I am one of them, and I fixed this problem on myself after long efforts to improve it. Unfortunately, I also experienced it, and it seems that the report in apple for this error doesn’t look fixed and helpful. You must follow all the proper methods for auto-fixing problems on “Pages quit Unexpectedly,” “Pages keep crashing,” and “after update page won’t open.” Pages crash when opening documents. In contrast, we open a new page or open existing saved pages on a system before.

Pages are the most powerful app in macOS for accessing documents in any format without any third-party extension or third-party software.

Alternate solutions on Pages Quit Unexpectedly on Mac

Method 1: Clear Preference Cache

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  • Launch Finder on Mac, Press Option key from keyboard and Click on Go from finder menu,
  • If you press the option key, then you can see the library option in the dropdown menu option.
Pages Quit unexpectedly on MacOS Sierra, EI Capitan, Yosemite
  • Next, click on “Library” then See the Library files saved on your Mac system.
find preferences in Go menu
  • Under the Library folder go to the Preference folder > Right click on “com.apple.iwork.pages.plist” > Move to trash.
Move to trash library folder on Mac
  • Also clear “Trash data”.
Make trash folder empty on Mac

Method 2: Delete Cache files from Mac and Rebuilt

Remove older page cache saved on your Drive and Re-generate a new copy of the cache file. Follow the below path and find the cache folder and move all the cache data to the bin.

1. Open Finder on Mac. Go to Top Mac Menu, Go > Go to Finder on Mac computer.

Open finder click go then go to folder... on mac

2. Enter the Cache path and Go. /library/cache

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3. Select all fonder and Right-click on the selection, Then select Move to bin.

Select all folders to command + A then right-click select move to trash on mac

4. Try after Restart your Mac. From the top Mac menu, Apple logo > Restart.

Click Apple Logo Select Restart On Mac

5. Select Restart.

Choose restart on mac

That’s it.

Also, Read- Top Best Apple Pages for Mac Tips and Tricks

Method 3: Delete the Pages app and Reinstall it from the Mac App Store

Rebuilt the Pages folder on your Mac system root; this trick is beneficial for getting the permanent solution if your pages have incompatibility macOS Version issues or a Corrupted file system. Delete Pages app from Mac. Don’t delete Pages files that you saved on your Mac. So don’t worry, But you can take a backup of all those files before uninstalling them from Mac.

First, force quiet pages on Mac By right-clicking on the Recent Page icon or From the Activity monitor. To Delete an app, Open Finder on Mac > Applications > Right Click on Pages app > Move to Bin. Enter that Mac Login password to Uninstall or Remove old pages app. for more help, read out this article on apps that won’t uninstall from Mac.

Click finder app select application on mac
Click on pages to right-click select move to trash on mac

To Download on Mac: Open App Store on Mac > Search Pages from App Search box > Tap on Cloud icon to Redownload on Mac.

Search pages click download pages app on mac

That’s it.

Method 4: Open Pages Online and Work on it

You know that Apple Givens online support for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote [Cloud for iWork]. So if there is an issue with MacOS or Number Update, then we can Upload and Open it on iCloud Drive or From Browser icloud.com – That’s interesting to fix the problem and Work on Pages without westing your time.

1. Open icloud.com on any mac/pc computer browser and logging with your apple id and password.

Open safari iCloud.com click sign in on mac
Enter email and password click arrow icon in safari on mac

2. Now, click on Pages > here’s the page’s dashboard.

Select pages app in safari on mac

3. Click on the Cloud icon with the upper arrow icon to start uploading the Pages file to the iCloud drive. To Create a new Pages document, Click on the Plus sign.

 Click (+) plus icon to upload icon in icloud.com on mac

That’s it. Now all of your work is accessible on iPhone/iPad’s Pages app [Download Pages from app store].

Otherwise, Share the pages document in Mail, MS Office, or Other Social apps that support Pages. [Right click on Page document see all the sharing options] This is the quick, helpful and interesting middle of the ocean tips.

Method 5: Clear data under Cache

  • Find Library folder same as explained in method 1 > Caches > Remove “com.apple.iwork.pages.plist”

Method 6: Remove third-party add-on

Suppose you installed any third-party extension or tools on your Pages. Remove all.

💡Secret Tips: Apple Pages Tips and Tricks for Mac

Recover Unsaved Pages Documents on Mac

If you are looking for the solution for pages, quit unexpectedly and recover a document that’s deleted text from a page. Still, we have too many possibilities to Get back all lost items or Work from Pages that are closed and unsaved.

Without any Software, Let’s Quickly Check how to Recover pages document that’s quit unexpectedly.

1. Restore Unsaved Pages from Temporary Folder in Finder

MacOS Save all apps and documents to the Document’s Temporary file, which is autosaved. First, move to this “TemporaryItems” folder using the terminal command.

1. Open Terminal on Mac from Spotlight Search or Launchpad on Mac.

Command + Space Type Terminal App on Mac

2. Type “open $TMPDIR” Without a Comma in the Terminal and Hit return to run command.

Copy the past command in terminal app on mac

3. You will see one Finder with all Temp directories. See the screen below.

Select temporandtems in finder app on mac

Open the TemporaryItems folder and Find your Recent Pages document. Open it and check your work. if there is something you lost, Quickly save it from the Pages Top Menu > File > Save option.

If this solution is not working, then try the next one.

2. Restore Unsaved Pages from AutoSave

Mac generates several copies of Documents that are unsaved and for recovery purposes. We can access it under the Recents option in File.

  1. Open Document on Mac> Go to File from top menu > Open Recent > Choose one and save the document.
Open pages app click file select open recent then downloads on mac

3. For Delete Document from Mac, Recover from Bin

Have you accidentally deleted the Document or Folder from your Mac? Still, we have a chance to get back from the Bin [Delete] folder.

  1. You can find the Recycle Bin icon in your Mac Dock. Open it, Search for the Document you deleted, and Choose Copy or Put Back.
  2. And paste where you want and save.
Open bin app search document file to right-click select Put Back on mac

4. Does Page Autosave, Turn it on from Mac Preferences settings

We can change these settings for all document apps on Mac from mac system preferences settings. Follow the below steps to turn on AutoSave mode and Increase the chance of recovery.

macOS Ventura & Later

1. Go to the Apple Logo from the top menu > System Settings on your mac computer.

Click apple logo select the system settings... on mac

2. Click Desktop & Dock on the left sidebar> Disable toggle. Ask to keep changes when closing documents.

Click on desktop & dock turn off Ask to keep changes when closing documents on mac

macOS Monterey & Earlier

Click on Apple logo from top Mac menu > System Preferences > General > Uncheck “Ask to keep changes when closing documents,” and AutoSave turn on.

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5. Browse all auto Save Versions and Restore the last saved & updated

1. Open Pages document on Mac from the top Mac menu, File > Revert to > Browse all Version.

Open pages app click file select revert to then Browse All Versions.. on mac
Select restore to arrow icon in Browse All Versions.. on mac

2. Tips: Enable the “Ask to keep changes when closing document” option from Pages settings.

Click desktop & dock turn on Ask to keep changes when closing documents on mac

Method 7: Update macOS or Pages in the App Store

You spent some time updating your system, which helps to fix all the problems that occur when you try to open or start a new one. 

1. Click on Apple Logo () From Top Mac Menu.
2. Next, click on the System Settings… option.

Click apple logo select the system settings... on mac

3. Now, Software Update > Download and Install Latest Software on Mac.

Select general tab choose software updates on mac

That’s it.

If your mac installed Beta MacOS Version, try to switch on the Public Final Version of macOS. Then, remove Beta Profile from Mac and Wait for the next public update. If you shouldn’t wait for the next update, then back up your Mac on Time Machine and Clean install with the latest macOS. I hope this fix and use like Your Friend’s Mac.

Open Mac App Store and Check for Pending Update for Page: Download and install New Page Update. I hope this will fix it.

Apple will send regular updates on device performance and improve user experience on most of all Apple devices.

Make sure are you trying to open the correct supported file format on pages.

Repoart a Feedback!

For Developer macOS, Mac users can use the Feedback Assistant app for the Technical issue and submit a report with a new ticket.
1. Open Feedback Assistant app from Launchpad > Create a New Report.

Open feedback assistant enter apple id and password select next on mac

2. Click on New Feedback.

Click on new feedback on mac

3. Select macOS > click Continue.

Select macOS click continue on mac

4. Select your Problem with App and Types and Send with an Error message. That’s Really helpful.

Click on basic information to detail in feedback assistant on mac

That’s it. Also, You can contact Apple support online and Book Appointment at apple genius bar for a solution.

💡Also Read: Hidden Best Pages Tips and Tricks for Mac

I hope you found here the proper troubleshooting techniques on Pages Quit unexpectedly or pages won’t open on Mac, pages keep crashing after updating macOS pages not working. Try to help someone fix a problem like this.

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