v26.1

gtsteffaniak/filebrowserv26.1Apr 26, 2026by vkbo

AI Summary

This release improves the DocX export feature to prevent hard line breaks from expanding when justified margins are enabled and clarifies a label in Manuscript Build settings. It also includes updates to translations for multiple languages.

Key Highlights

Fixed DocX export behavior to prevent hard line break expansion with justified margins.
Updated the 'Add titles for notes' label in Manuscript Build settings for clarity.
Added missing translation string for projects.
Updated translations for Norwegian, Japanese, Dutch, German, Polish, Latin American Spanish, Czech, and Italian.

New Features

Improved DocX export handling for justified margins.
Enhanced UI clarity for Manuscript Build settings.
Updated internationalization for 9 languages.

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.