Changelog
0.9.3
In progress- NewScreen-reader labels for every component: tables, boards, Gantt charts, process trackers, calendars, cards and images.
- NewGantt bars can be reached and moved with the keyboard: arrows move a task by a day, Shift with an arrow changes its end date.
- NewBoard cards can be moved with the keyboard: Option with the arrow keys moves a card between columns or reorders it.
- NewWhiteboard notes can be reached, moved and connected with the keyboard.
- ImprovedFinished Gantt tasks show a check mark, so they are not marked by colour alone.
- ImprovedUndo, redo and keyboard moves are announced to VoiceOver.
- ImprovedSupport for the macOS “Increase contrast” setting, and visible keyboard focus on more controls.
- ImprovedSection headings in the sidebar and in Tasks can be reached and toggled with the keyboard.
- RemovedThe Claude connection has been removed from the app for now. We will look at it again after the Mac App Store release.
0.9.2
- NewA “Send feedback” command in Settings and in the Help menu opens a short form.
- NewA daily check for a new version, which you can turn off in Settings, and “Check for Updates…” in the Help menu.
- NewAn “Essentials” tab in Help that explains writing, undo, cards, whiteboards, covers and exporting.
- NewWhen the 90-day beta ends, the app says so and keeps working.
- ImprovedDaily backups of the data file, kept for the last seven days.
- ImprovedStricter handling of pasted and dropped content and of links, and a tighter content policy inside the app.
- ImprovedBetter contrast in the dark theme for tab close buttons, badges and secondary text.
- FixedFormulas now adjust when a row or column is deleted from a table.
- FixedThe Settings window scrolls in a short window, and long button labels no longer wrap.
- FixedThe app recovers by itself if its page stops responding.
0.9.1
- NewFirst public beta: signed with a Developer ID and notarised by Apple, for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
- NewThe Laypen colour palette (orange on anthracite) and the new app icon.
- NewUndo and redo buttons that cover text and every component.
- NewA one-minute tour on first launch, replayable from Settings.
- ImprovedFont licences are included with the app.
- FixedExporting to PDF no longer quits the app.
- FixedThe “+” button lines up with the empty line under a component.
How to update
Laypen tells you when a new version is out. Request the download link again using the email address you signed up with, open the new .dmg and replace the app in your Applications folder. Your documents are not touched.
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