> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Changelog

> What's new in NVDA - complete version history and release notes

The NVDA changelog documents all changes, improvements, and bug fixes in every release. This is essential reading for users, developers, and translators to understand what's new and what has changed.

## Latest Release Information

<Card title="View Complete Changelog" icon="book-open" href="https://download.nvaccess.org/documentation/changes.html">
  Access the full, detailed changelog for all NVDA releases
</Card>

## Recent Major Releases

### NVDA 2026.2

Highlights from the latest development cycle:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="New Features" icon="sparkles">
    * Built-in Magnifier feature with zoom levels, color filters, and spotlight mode
    * Command to repeat last spoken information (NVDA+x)
    * Custom speech dictionaries support for add-ons
    * Quick Navigation commands for sliders in browse mode
    * Undo button when resetting configuration to factory defaults
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Changes" icon="wrench">
    * Open log viewer with NVDA+f1 even when log level is disabled
    * Improved Add-on Store search algorithm
    * WhatsApp starts in focus mode by default (version 2.2584.3.0+)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Bug Fixes" icon="bug">
    * Fixed accessible name announcement for form controls with aria-label in Firefox
    * Fixed excessive resource usage with Visual Highlight
    * Fixed link reporting with formatted text (NVDA+k)
    * Configuration profile triggers now work in Add-on Store
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### NVDA 2026.1

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="New Features" icon="sparkles">
    * Built-in MathCAT support for reading math content
    * 64-bit SAPI 5 voice support
    * Spelling errors can be reported with sounds instead of speech
    * Spelling and grammar errors shown in braille
    * Visual Studio Code status bar support
    * Performance improvements on ARM64 systems
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Important Notes" icon="exclamation-triangle">
    * **Compatibility breaking**: Existing add-ons need updates
    * Windows 8.1 no longer supported (Windows 10 minimum)
    * 32-bit Windows no longer supported
    * MathPlayer no longer supported (replaced by MathCAT)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Component Updates" icon="arrow-up">
    * LibLouis 3.36.0 (Japanese Rokuten Kanji, Macedonian, English Grade 3)
    * Unicode CLDR 48 (Luxembourgish emoji localizations)
    * eSpeak NG updated
    * Python 3.13.12 (64-bit)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### NVDA 2025.3

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="New Features" icon="sparkles">
    * Add-ons sortable by NVDA version and install date
    * Control+Alt+Delete command for Remote Access
    * Automatic mute setting for Remote Access
    * Dot Pad USB auto-detection support
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Speech Fixes" icon="volume">
    * Fixed excessive silence trimming in some voices
    * Fixed freezing with SAPI5 voices
    * Fixed audio gaps with rate boost enabled
    * Fixed startup issues with Eloquence voice
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Braille Improvements" icon="braille">
    * Smarter word wrap using all available cells
    * Stable table selection across language changes
    * Turkish Grade 1 braille table fixes
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### NVDA 2025.2

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Windows 11 Improvements" icon="windows">
    * Fixed duplicate announcements in emoji panel
    * Improved Start Menu performance on 24H2
    * Window state announcements when resizing with Windows+arrow
    * Voice Access support
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Browse Mode" icon="browser">
    * Quick navigation for headings 7-9
    * Elements List no longer deactivates profiles
    * Notifications don't interrupt say all in Edge
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Microsoft Word" icon="file-word">
    * View changes announced (page view, outline view)
    * Fixed redundant table end markers in braille with UIA
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### NVDA 2025.1 - Remote Access Release

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="NVDA Remote Access" icon="network-wired">
    Built-in remote support allowing you to:

    * Control a remote computer running NVDA
    * Provide remote assistance
    * Connect via relay servers or direct connection
    * Share audio and braille between computers
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Speech Improvements" icon="volume">
    * Rate boost for SAPI 5 voices (up to 6X speed)
    * Automatic language switching with SAPI 5
    * SAPI 4 audio ducking and silence trimming
    * Keep audio device awake feature
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Add-on Store Enhancements" icon="store">
    * Automatic update channel selection
    * Background automatic updates
    * Update incompatible add-ons option
    * Sort by publication date
    * Cancel and retry installation actions
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Chrome and Edge" icon="browser">
    * Native selection support
    * Improved browse mode performance
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Braille Updates" icon="braille">
    * Language-based default table selection
    * Dot Pad tactile graphics support
    * Improved connectivity and reliability
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Understanding Release Numbers

NVDA uses a version numbering scheme: `YEAR.RELEASE[.PATCH]`

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Regular Releases" icon="calendar">
    **20XX.2, 20XX.3, 20XX.4**

    New features, bug fixes, no API breaking changes
  </Card>

  <Card title=".1 Releases" icon="exclamation">
    **20XX.1**

    May include API breaking changes. Add-ons need updates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Patch Releases" icon="band-aid">
    **20XX.X.1**

    Critical fixes only: crashes and security issues
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What's Included in Changelogs

### For Users

<Accordion title="New Features" icon="sparkles">
  New capabilities and enhancements that improve NVDA's functionality.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Changes" icon="wrench">
  Modifications to existing features, updated components, and behavioral changes.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Bug Fixes" icon="bug">
  Resolutions for reported issues and problems.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Important Notes" icon="triangle-exclamation">
  Critical information about compatibility, deprecated features, or breaking changes.
</Accordion>

### For Developers

<Accordion title="API Changes" icon="code">
  Changes to the add-on API, new developer features, and technical improvements.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Deprecations" icon="clock">
  APIs and features that will be removed in future releases.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Breaking Changes" icon="scissors">
  Changes that require add-on updates for compatibility.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Component Updates" icon="arrow-up">
  Updates to Python, dependencies, and third-party libraries.
</Accordion>

## Accessing Changelogs

### View Online

<Card title="Latest Release Changes" icon="globe" href="https://download.nvaccess.org/documentation/changes.html">
  Read the complete changelog in your browser
</Card>

### View in NVDA

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open NVDA Menu">
    Press NVDA+N to open the NVDA menu
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Help">
    Arrow down to "Help" and press Enter
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open What's New">
    Select "What's New" to read changes in the current version
  </Step>
</Steps>

### View from Source

For the most up-to-date changelog including unreleased changes:

<Card title="Changelog Source" icon="github" href="https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda/blob/master/user_docs/en/changes.md">
  View the raw changelog on GitHub
</Card>

## Security Fixes

<Warning>
  Security vulnerabilities are documented in the changelog after they are fixed. For responsible disclosure:

  <Card title="Security Policy" icon="shield" href="https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda/blob/master/security.md">
    Follow NVDA's security reporting policy
  </Card>
</Warning>

Recent security patches are released as patch versions (e.g., 2025.3.3, 2025.3.2) and address specific vulnerabilities.

## Staying Updated

### Get Notified of New Releases

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Automatic Updates" icon="bell">
    NVDA can automatically check for and install updates
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mailing Lists" icon="envelope" href="/community/mailing-lists">
    Subscribe to receive release announcements
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Releases" icon="github" href="https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda/releases">
    Watch the repository for release notifications
  </Card>

  <Card title="RSS Feed" icon="rss" href="https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda/releases.atom">
    Subscribe to the releases feed
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Early Testing

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  <Card title="Alpha Snapshots" icon="flask" href="https://download.nvaccess.org/snapshots/alpha/">
    Test cutting-edge features before beta
  </Card>

  <Card title="Beta Releases" icon="vial">
    Try stable pre-release versions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Translation of Changelogs

The changelog is translated along with NVDA's interface:

* Translators work on changelog content during the beta phase
* Translation freeze occurs before release candidates
* Translated changelogs ship with localized NVDA builds

<Card title="Translation Guide" icon="language" href="https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda/blob/master/projectDocs/translating/readme.md">
  Learn about translating NVDA and its documentation
</Card>

## Historical Releases

The complete changelog includes all releases dating back to NVDA's inception. This historical record:

* Documents NVDA's evolution over time
* Helps understand when features were introduced
* Provides context for deprecations and removals
* Serves as a reference for add-on compatibility

<Info>
  The full changelog is maintained in the [user\_docs/en/changes.md](https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda/blob/master/user_docs/en/changes.md) file in the repository.
</Info>