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  1. Scribev0.2.1release

    Scribe 0.2.1: More reliable saves and clearer project workflows

    Scribe 0.2.1 improves project opening, document saving, the Function menu, and update prompts, while refining the sign-in and About experience.

    • Improves project opening and recent project history
    • Makes document saving and project archives more reliable
    • Clarifies the Function menu and update prompts
    • Refines the sign-in experience
    • Simplifies device information in About
  2. Scribev0.2.0release

    Scribe 0.2.0 release notes

    This release refreshes the sign-in UI and selected toolbar icons, fixes a Windows packaged-app startup issue, and requires a full installer download for the 0.2.0 upgrade.

    • Refreshes the sign-in UI and account entry points
    • Updates selected toolbar icons
    • Fixes a Windows packaged-app startup issue
    • Requires a full installer download for 0.2.0
  3. Scribev0.1.9release

    Scribe 0.1.9 release notes

    This release adds and improves Latin+CJK mixed typography, refines EPUB and image export messaging, and fixes a Windows sign-out focus issue.

    • Adds Latin+CJK mixed typography settings
    • Improves how previews, PDF, and EPUB apply mixed fonts from Appearance styles
    • Clarifies image export limits when a mixed-font Appearance is active
    • Fixes a Windows focus issue after signing out
  4. Scribev0.1.8release

    Scribe 0.1.8 release notes

    This release fixes Windows editor focus problems after conflict prompts and refreshes the project chooser shown after closing a project.

    • Fixes cursor and editing lockups after version conflict prompts on Windows
    • Reduces false conflict prompts in OneDrive and similar synced folders
    • Refreshes the project chooser shown after closing a project and follows the current app theme
  5. Scribev0.1.7release

    Scribe 0.1.7 release notes

    This release improves local desktop project saving, recovery, and import behavior, especially when editing inside cloud-synced folders.

    • Fixes repeated false conflict prompts while autosaving in cloud-synced folders
    • Preserves paragraph alignment, blank paragraphs, and soft line breaks after saving
    • Improves recovery after unexpected exits and makes conflict recovery easier
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