v26.1

ConduitPlatform/Conduitv26.1Apr 26, 2026by vkbo

AI Summary

This version focuses on improvements to manuscript export to DocX, specifically addressing hard line break expansion, and updates UI labels in the Manuscript Build settings. It also includes updates to internationalization for multiple languages including Norwegian, Japanese, Dutch, German, Polish, Spanish, Czech, and Italian.

Key Highlights

DocX export no longer expands hard line breaks when justified margins are enabled
Updated 'Add titles for notes' label in Manuscript Build settings
Internationalization updates for 9 languages including Norwegian, Japanese, and German

Full Release Notes

### Release Notes

The 2026.1 release is based on the features added in 2026.1 Beta 1, Beta 2, RC 1.

See the website for complete [Release Notes](https://novelwriter.io/releases/release_26_1.html).

### Detailed Changelog

**Improvements**

* When exporting manuscripts to DocX (Word), the document will no longer expand hard line breaks by when default when justified margins are enabled. Issue #2690. PR #2732.
* The "Add titles for notes" label in **Manuscript Build** settings has been updated and should now be clearer. Issue #2727. PR #2729.

**Internationalisation**

* A missing translation string for projects was added. Issue #2730. PR #2731.
* Norwegian and US English translations updated by @vkbo. PR #2738.
* Japanese translation updated bu @hebekeg. PR #2738.
* Dutch translation updated by @risingphoenix73. PR #2738.
* German translation updated by @HeyMyian. PR #2738.
* Polish translation updated by @Nauthizz. PR #2738.
* Latin American Spanish translation updated by @tmarplatt. PR #2738.
* Czech translation updated by Tomáš Zmek. PR #2738.
* Italian translation updated by Lou Cyper. PR #2738.