Works was actually a completely separate codebase from an acquisition, and, as a result, many common features actually worked differently from Microsoft Office.

Works was actually a completely separate codebase from an acquisition, and, as a result, many common features actually worked differently from Microsoft Office. This was problematic as it made upgrading from Works to Office difficult as many people who used Works were used to Works and found Office unfamiliar. I have been told by more than one person that they preferred Works to Office over the years.