Why is Mac's iWork productivity suite so subpar? It makes me regret purchasing this Mac altogether.

All of the software (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) are missing some of the most basic, essential functions. Some so essential to the point that I wish I had not switched from Microsoft to Apple. For example, Numbers beautifully allows you to create multiple tables on one sheet, yet does not allow you to individually border cells?? When are these things going to be updated? I'm tired of having to use my son's PC for office productivity, and then try to convert it for use on my own mac laptop!

In fact you can edit the cell borders using the "Edit Cell border" tool in the tool bar.
Then you hover the cursor over the cell border you want to edit and when the cursor chnages you click the border.  A single click will select the edge of a row or column.  A second click will select the border of a single cell.  You may then use the other parts of the tool to select the line style, weight, and color.
It is not the best because it requires many clicks but the feature is most certainly available.
Hope this helps

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