This article summarizes new Lark Docs features and feature optimizations.
2024.10
Docs: Enter suggestion mode
If you have edit permission, you can use the suggestion mode to propose revisions to the content in the document, facilitating proofreading and enhancing writing efficiency and accuracy. To learn more, see Use suggestion mode in Docs.
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2024.08
Sheets: Use IMAGE and IMPORT functions
The IMAGE and IMPORT functions are now available, allowing you to batch import images, tables, XML, and other data from the web into your sheets. To learn more, see Use IMAGE and IMPORT functions for Sheets.
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2024.07
Docs: Share synced blocks independently
You can share a synced block without sharing the source document where the synced block is located. Only the content in the synced block is shared without exposing other details in the source document. For more details, see Use synced blocks in Docs.
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Docs: Add last modified time date
Show the last modified date as a document details section under the document title as needed. For more details, see Show document details in Docs.
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Slides: Support for custom fonts
You can upload, delete, and use custom fonts to tailor to your organization's style and brand. For more details, see Add text boxes to slides.
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Slides: Add animation effects
A wide variety of animations can be added to elements and pages to enrich your presentations. For more details, see Use animations in Slides.
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2024.06
Docs: Post private comments
Private comments are only visible to the document owner, members with manage permissions for the document, the content writer to which the comment is addressing, and anyone @mentioned in the comment. Other document collaborators will not be able to see or search for this type of comment. For more details, see Post private comments in Docs.
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Docs: Show document details from mobile
You can now show document details from the mobile app, including author, creation time, viewers, page views, likes, and total comments. For more details, see Show document details in Docs.
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2024.05
Slides: Skip slides during presentations and more
You can click Skip Slide to skip a slide during presentation mode. In addition, if you download the presentation as a PDF, skipped slides will not be included.
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2024.04
Board: Find and replace all
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Board: New prototype design resources
Wireframes are now available to help you create new prototype designs on the board. To learn more, visit Use icon and image resources on a board.
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2024.03
Docs: Mobile support for boards
Create and edit boards on the mobile app to capture your inspirations from anywhere. For more details, see Edit boards on the mobile app.
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Docs: Add line jumps to lines on boards
Add line jumps to line intersections to illustrate the hierarchical relationship of lines. For more details, see Edit lines on a board.
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Slides: Lark Slides makes debut
An integral part of the Lark productivity suite, Slides is a presentation app that is designed for online collaboration. You can:
- Get started quickly: Create a presentation from scratch, use a template, or import a .pptx file.
- Edit content: Add or delete slides, rearrange slide order, and modify the background or slide size for different scenarios.
- Insert rich content: Add text, shapes, images, charts, tables, audio and videos, layout, and other elements, and format them as needed.
- Share and collaborate: Work together with your team at the same time and leave comments as needed.
- Present content: Use presenter view and notes to deliver presentations that impress.
- Save files: Download Slides as .pptx or .pdf to your local device or convert them into online templates.
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2024.02
Docs: Translate content on boards
Break down the language barrier by translating text on a board to your preferred language. 18 target languages are supported: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Thai, Hindi, Indonesian, Traditional Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian, German, Italian, Arabic, Polish, and Tagalog (Filipino). For more details, see Translate content on a board.
Sheets: More granular permission control
You can set the protected range for a sheet to specific rows and columns to ensure data security. For more details, see Protect sheets and set protection range.
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2024.01
Docs: Add images and icons to mind maps on a board
Add images or icons to a mind map node to enrich your visualization. For more details, see Insert mind maps to a board.
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2023.12
Docs: Sync content across documents
Add synced blocks to keep information consistent across documents. Edits made in one synced block will be synced to all others, streamlining updates and improving efficiency and accuracy. For more details, see Use synced blocks in Docs.
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Docs: New tree diagrams and timelines for board
Two new diagram layouts, tree diagram and timeline, are now available in board to help you create intuitive visualizations. For more details, see Insert mind maps to a board.
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Draw.io files can be imported onto a board for seamless integration and collaboration. For more details, see Import content onto a board.
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Docs: Password protection upgraded
Set your own passwords to protect your documents, files, and folders for sharing. For more details, see Password protect documents and folders for sharing.
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2023.11
Docs: Search board content
You can search for content on a board to quickly find what you need, no matter how much is on the board. To learn more, see Search on a board.
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Docs: Rearrange toolbar buttons
Rearrange the order of buttons on the board toolbar to make it easier to access the features you use most. To learn more, see Insert a board in Docs.
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Sheets: Create bubble charts
Use bubble charts to clearly show the relationship and distribution of data. To learn more, see Use bubble charts in Sheets.
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Sheets: Create sparkline charts
Use sparkline charts, which fit into a single cell, to show major changes or trends at a glance. To learn more, see Use sparklines in Sheets.
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Docs: Add document icons
Add a document icon, which appears next to the title, to personalize your documents and make it easier to find. To learn more, see Set document icon.
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2023.10
Docs: Export content from a board
Simply copy the content as an image and paste it or download the content as an image to export it from a board.
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Wiki: Categorize wiki spaces
Wiki administrators can set categories for wiki spaces, allowing members to browse and filter wiki spaces by category on the Wiki homepage.
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Wiki: Assign roles to wiki space members
Wiki administrators can assign roles to wiki space members to give them edit or view permission.
- Edit permission: By default, they can edit all pages within the wiki space.
- View permission: By default, they can read all pages within the wiki space.
2023.09
Docs: Insert a mind map into a board
Insert a mind map into a board to organize your ideas and stimulate creativity.
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Docs: Set custom colors for shapes in a board
When you edit a shape, you can customize its fill or border colors.
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Docs: Mention others and add a comment in a board
Add comments for selected content or the board itself or enter @ to mention others in a board.
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Docs: Add a grid background to a board
Add a grid to the board background to accurately position and align shapes, optimize the layout, and create impeccable diagrams.
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2023.08
Docs: Collaborate with others in board
In a board, you can see the profile photos and cursors of collaborators, which you can click to follow their actions. When you share a board in a video meeting, participants will automatically follow your cursor, so everyone can stay engaged and be on the same page.
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Wiki: Modify message link for users without wiki space access
If the primary administrator limits who can create new wiki spaces to only Wiki administrators, then regular users will see a grayed out Wiki space button when they try to create a wiki space, and a message will appear when they hover over the button. The primary administrator can now configure the link that appears in the message.
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2023.7
Wiki: Offline editing support for documents and sheets
Even if you have no internet on your phone, you can still create new Wiki documents and sheets, as well as view and edit Wiki documents and sheets that have offline editing turned on.
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Docs: Board can be independently shared
There is a new Share button in the upper-right corner of the board that you can click to copy a link. Share the link with others and they'll be able to open the board directly. For more details, see Create and share a board.
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Docs: Sticky notes make debut in board
Insert a sticky note on a board to capture your inspiration or jot down your ideas. The sticky notes come in a variety of colors to complement whatever you're designing. To learn more, see Insert a sticky note in board.
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Sheets: Calculated fields added to pivot tables
In pivot tables, you can use custom data summary calculation methods to create dedicated fields for analysis and processing according to business needs. For more details, see Use calculated fields in pivot tables.
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General: Filter by "Previous Owner" in storage
You can view the amount of space that documents are taking up in Manage storage. You can filter documents by name, type, location, and now, previous owner to quickly find what you're looking for.
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General: More location details in the favorites list
The favorites list supports displaying the complete path of document locations, making them easier to find.
Docs: Sharing panel optimized
The layout of the Docs sharing panel has been updated to make it more convenient to change the link sharing range and copy the link.
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2023.6
Docs: Admins can use multiple filters for document management
In the Admin Console, administrators with the relevant permissions can manage all of the organization's documents, including filtering for specific documents, as well as moving, deleting, restoring, and permanently deleting documents.
Wiki: Share wiki spaces with trusted parties
Wiki space administrators can add members or departments from trusted parties as wiki space members, ensuring important content can be shared with the right people without compromising data security.
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Docs: Sharing with external members has been optimized
When adding external collaborators, a pop-up window will appear that allows you to change the security level and permission setting of the document to allow external sharing. Additionally, when a document is sent to a chat, you can click the Permission Settings at the bottom of the document card to allow external sharing.
Docs: Insert sections in a board
Sections can be added to give you more ways to structure your board.
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Docs: More shapes for boards
To expand board's use cases, seven categories have been added to the More Shapes sidebar, including: containers, UML diagrams, UML sequence diagrams, UML status diagrams, data flow diagrams, ER diagrams, and others. More shapes have also been added to the Basic category.
Docs: More actions for boards
Board shapes can be locked to prevent accidental edits. You can also move text freely along connection lines, flip and change the direction of various shapes such as arrows and brackets, and add multiple control points to curves.
2023.5
Wiki: Batch management
Move, create copies, and add shortcuts in batches to manage content more efficiently.
2023.4
Sheets: REGEX functions now supported
REGEX functions, including REGEXMATCH, REGEXEXTRACT, and REGEXREPLACE, allow you to work with regular expressions to search, extract, or replace content from a large data set.
Wiki: Batch move documents
You can now select multiple pages in Wiki and move them together to organize your documents.
Wiki: Duplicate sub-pages
There is now an option to duplicate sub-pages when duplicating a Wiki page.
Sheets: Pareto charts and area charts
Use Pareto charts to sort data by frequency, which can be helpful for quality control and problem analysis. Area charts are also available, which can be used for showing changes in value over time.
Wiki: Administrators can transfer, delete and permanently delete documents
Administrators with corresponding permissions can manage all Docs files of the organization in the admin console, including batch transferring, deleting, restoring, and permanently deleting.
Note: This feature is only available for some Business and Enterprise plans. To learn more, see Manage Docs files from Admin.
Docs: New swimlane diagram in board
You can now add swimlane diagrams to board! Add, delete, and rearrange lanes, and the objects in the lane will move with it, so dive right in to start mapping out your process.
2023.3
Docs: Try the new add-ons
New add-ons including Table of contents, Timeline, and Batch Formatter are now available to help you become even more productive.
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Sheets: Autofill has been upgraded
Double-click to autofill the cells below with content. Numbers, dates, and alphanumericals are all supported.
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Sheets: More currency formats
More currency formats have been added to better meet your business needs.
Docs: Take users to exactly where you want them
Share a document and let users jump straight to the content you want to highlight. Simply select the content in the document to get a link that you can share with your team.
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Docs: Easily manage resources of former members
When transferring the resources of a former member to another member, documents in the trash will also be transferred, and the new owner can process them together as a batch.
To learn more, see How can administrators delete members or transfer resources for current members?
2023.2
Docs: Try the new board feature
Introducing board—a new graphic creation tool for Docs. Simple, efficient, and designed for collaboration, boards allow you to create intuitive and sleek flowcharts, diagrams, schematics, and other charts and graphs.
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Sheets: View cell edit history
Check the edit history of individual cells in Sheets to identify the source of errors and better understand the context for the changes made.
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Sheets: QUERY function added
The QUERY function is an advanced feature that can quickly complete queries of your data using SQL-like syntax, allowing you to efficiently filter, sort, sum, and validate values in Sheets.
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Sheets: Radar charts are now available
Radar charts can be used to quickly compare values from multiple variables to uncover their differences and check for outliers.
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2023.01
Docs: Show document details
Add document details, such as authors, creation time, number of viewers, page views, likes, total comments, and more to the top of the document.
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Docs: Edit polls on the mobile app
Directly edit polls on the Lark mobile app. The poll creator and document owner can edit the title, type, options, and deadline, as well as end the poll and publish the results.
2022.12
Base: Create groups and events with automated workflow
You can now use automated workflow to create Lark events and groups based on data in the table.
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Base: Customize field permission settings
Field permission settings have been upgraded: Now, you can easily adjust a field's visible scope for collaborators to safeguard data security.
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Docs: New storage management feature
New storage feature allows you to order files on the desktop app by size to easily find and delete files that you don't need to free up storage space.
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Docs: Version management is available
Regular changes to your documents can make it difficult to keep track of important versions. With version management, you can easily save a version for future reference and generate a link to share it with others.
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Wiki: Allow organization members to view wiki space information
Administrators can now allow organization members to view wiki space information and apply for relevant permissions right away.
Docs: Go through comments using comment review
When sharing a document in a meeting, you can use comment review to go through comments one by one to facilitate meaningful discussions.
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Docs: Poll has been upgraded
More options are available for polls, including single or multiple selections, anonymous or non-anonymous, and a deadline to close the poll. Poll results are revealed in real time.
Docs: Paste charts from Sheets
You can paste charts from Sheets to Docs, and the charts will remain synced to the source data so users will always see the most up-to-date information.
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Docs: Adjust the page width
There are now three page width options—Default, Medium and Full—for you to choose from to make editing and reading documents that much more efficient and enjoyable.
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Sheets: New custom number formats
More custom number formats have been added—Lots of new date formats are available.
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Base: More chart customization options in Dashboard
In Dashboard, you can now customize a chart's axes titles, series, legend, gridlines, ticks, font size, color, and more to create compelling data visualizations.
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Base: Send dashboards with automated workflow
You can now set up an automated workflow to automatically send a dashboard as an image to specified members or groups—No more tedious screenshotting!
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2022.11
Base: Meet the new Barcode field
Use the Barcode field in Base to read and extract data from barcodes or QR codes for greater productivity and data integrity.
Base: Advanced permissions are now available on Wiki bases
You can set advanced permissions for bases in Wiki, and move bases with advanced permissions in or out of Wiki.
Base: Automated workflow logs
Get insight into your automated workflows, including operating status, time spent, and error messages as well as details from its operation logs.
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Sheets: Add word clouds and funnel charts
You can add word clouds or funnel charts in a sheet to analyze even more types of data, from frequently-used words to user conversion rates and more.
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Sheets: Use multiple keywords in filters
You can now use multiple keywords to filter data in Sheets.
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Docs: Switch to view mode
In documents for which you have edit permission, you can switch to view mode to prevent accidental editing, reduce distractions, and simplify the interface. You can easily switch back to edit mode anytime.
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2022.10
Base: Use single and multiple option fields to link multiple levels
You can link single and multiple option fields in bases to information in other tables. For example, when filling out address information, you can link two fields together so that any changes in the Province field will be automatically reflected in the City field.
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Sheets: Pivot tables are online
Using pivot tables in Sheets, you can simply drag and drop fields to summarize complex data by category. Apart from being able to quickly complete summation, counting, averaging, and other calculations, you can also display key data as needed, turning complicated records into valuable content.
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Base: Automated group messages
You can now use automated workflows to send group messages, set a message's title color, or insert an image in a message, giving you even more formatting options than before.
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Sheets: Quick image export
Share information quicker by exporting a sheet as an image on the desktop app, or dragging to select an area of a sheet to copy as an image.
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Sheets: Follow document updates
Sheets now supports following content updates. When following Sheets, you will receive notifications when content is updated, so you'll always be getting the most up-to-date version of a sheet.
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Docs: Set background color for tables
When using tables in a document, try setting the background color for every individual cell.
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Base: Detailed data on the dashboard
Click a chart on the dashboard to see its detailed data without having to navigate to a separate grid.
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Documents: Now you can save block templates
You can save part of the content of a document as a template that can then be referenced with a quick command. Document writing just became more efficient.
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Base: Questions in forms can be associated
Display conditions have been added for questions in forms. Forms will now automatically determine which questions to display based on the info you fill in, adding flexibility to info gathering.
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Docs: Hide the information of users who visited and liked files
To protect user privacy, document owners and users with manage permissions can hide the information of users who have accessed or liked the document.
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Docs: Mobile widgets make debut
With Docs widgets, you can pin a document or Recently Viewed, Favorites, or Quick Access, to your home screen, so your key documents are just a tap away.
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2022.09
Permissions: Grant permission for embedded documents with 1 click
When sharing a Docs in a conversation, you can share the documents embedded in it at the same time and batch grant permission with just 1 click.
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Base: Days off can be removed in Gantt charts
In Gantt view, you can set timelines to calculate working days only. You can also customize the addition or removal of working days to add precision to the time display.
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Base: Location field
The location field allows you to manually select a location from a map or to get the real-time location when using the mobile app.
2022.08
Base: Automated workflows now online
You can create automated workflows in Base to have it run automatically according to set rules. This allows critical nodes to work efficiently and fully eliminates the need for manual work.
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Base: Attachments can be bulk downloaded
Right-click the heading of the attachment field to choose to bulk download the table or the attachments in the picture with a single click.
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Base: An optional data range can be set for linked fields
When using one-way or two-way linked fields, the range of data that can be linked can be set to ensure greater data security.
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Base: Advanced permission documents can be converted into templates
A Base set with advanced permissions can be converted into a template. Other collaborators who use that template will be able to activate the existing permission settings with a single click.
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Base: Set time zone for Base
You can now set time zone for a base. Date or time-related content in the base will be displayed based on the selected time zone, including dates, reminders, formulas, etc.
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Base: Filter and sort records on mobile
You can now filter and sort records when using Base on mobile.
Base: More functions available
VALUE、POWER、ARRAYJOIN、CONTAINTEXT、SWITCH functions are now available on Base.
Wiki: Tables of contents for subpages can be inserted
Inserting tables of contents for subpages in a wiki space makes the page structure of the space clearer and more intuitive, This helps the administrator and members of the wiki space to quickly access the subpages.
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2022.07
Wiki: Move wiki space pages to other spaces
Users with manage permission in wiki space can move wiki space pages to the page owner's "My Space" or a "Shared Space".
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Base: Dashboard is available on mobile
You can now check out data on dashboards with your mobile devices. You can expand the graph to view details, and can also hide or show data categories.
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Base: Addition of telephone number field
A telephone number field has been added to Base so that users can make calls or send text messages with a single tap on the mobile app. Contacts can also be quickly imported from the address book.
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2022.06
Base: Numbering field
A numbering field has been added to Base to automatically generate unique and incremental numbers for each record. This feature also allows the numbering format and rules to be customized to generate unique numbers.
2022.05
Base: Form view updated
You can easily design a from in Bitbale with the renewed editing page. Also, two more field types: link and two-way link fields are available in form view.
Sheets: Remove duplicate items
To efficiently examine and verify data, you can now remove unwanted duplicate items automatically with the new feature in Sheets.
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2022.04
Base: Introducing Dashboard
Use the all new Dashboard feature to build dashboards that calculate and display your Base data from multiple angles. Support business decision-making by using column charts, bar charts, line charts and more. You can also set who can view dashboards by adjusting advanced settings.
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2022.03
Docs: Follow Docs comments
Docs collaborators can now follow comments in any internal or external Docs they have view or edit permissions for.
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Wiki: Share a page externally
You can now share a Wiki page externally. The owner of a wiki space page can choose to share a single page or share that page and all its subpages externally.
2022.02
Sheets: Newly upgraded charts
Even more data visualization options. Display your data with combo charts, dual Y-axis charts, percentage stacked column charts, smooth line charts, and more. In one chart, you can now reference data across different sheets or reference discontinuous data ranges.
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2022.01
Base: Permission editing and formula fields supported
Collaborators with edit permission to a Base can create or edit automated workflows to increase collaboration efficiency. You can also choose formula fields when choosing a recipient for Lark messages.
Base: Field freezing supported
You can freeze fields in Base and adjust the frozen areas by using the field customization menu or dragging the freeze line.
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Docs: Improved experience in dim-light environments
Dark mode is now available for Docs. Switch to dark mode to enjoy a comfortable writing and viewing experience while using Docs in a dim-light environment.
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Docs: Added view history and document activities
The document details page has been completely optimized. Not only are there more details to your view but data, view history, and document activities have also been added so you can see who has viewed or modified your Doc with just a glance.
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Docs: Quickly grant permissions
When using the Docs mobile app, you can @mention someone in comments to quickly grant permissions, just like the desktop app.
Docs: Closely manage folder permissions
New permission settings have been added for folders. As if configuring permissions for Docs, you can use folders to standardize share, comments, and download permissions for the Docs in that folder.
Wiki: Kanban now online
Wiki administrators can review the viewing data of Wiki, Wiki space, and pages, as well as member contribution and other indicators for targeted and effective Wiki operation planning.
2021.12
Base: Add/delete/modify multiple or single choice options on the mobile app
When using the mobile version of Base, you can now add, delete, or modify the options for your single or multiple choice fields.
Docs: Share and download permission settings update
Owners of Docs can go the upper-right corner of a Doc and click Share > Settings, or click the ... button in the upper-right corner and go to Docs permissions > Permission settings, and set to only allow the owner to share, copy, print, and download content.
Docs: View history added to document details
With the comprehensive Document details optimization, owners of Docs can go to the upper-right corner of a Doc and click the ... icon > Document details, where users can view extremely detailed interaction data, as well as the newly added View History, so you can know who viewed your Doc with just a glance.
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2021.11
Customize permissions for specific records or fields
A base's owner can click the advanced permissions icon in the top right corner and add custom permissions for specific rows and columns. When collaborators are added, the owner can customize each table's permission settings, set view and edit permissions for specific records, and restrict edit permission for specific fields. Your data will be safer with more granulated permission settings.
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Transpose is supported in Sheets
You can use it to switch rows with columns of the selected range.
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More data validation options are available
Use it to restrict data entries by dates, text length, with a dropdown list, or by its numeric value.
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Batch import options to drop-down lists in Sheets
You can quickly create a dropdown list in Sheets by batch importing its items or referencing a range of cells.
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More numeric formats are now available in Sheets
Assign a format such as date, time, or currency for cell values to follow.
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2021.10
Text to columns now available in Sheets
Text to columns can split the content of a single cell into different cells, making it easier for you to organize data.
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Use Base form view in Sheets
When you add a base in Sheets, you can now create a form view with it and generate an online form to collect information from individuals or groups of people.
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A more intuitive Wiki homepage
With Wiki's redesigned homepage, you can switch between list view and grid view to find the pages you are looking for more quickly.
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Sheets' toolbar is easier to access
Sheets' many toolbar features are neatly organized under the new "Menu" button in the top left corner.
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Major upgrade in Sheets' Conditional formatting
With Conditional formatting, you can easily use a formula to highlight cells, or analyze data with data bars, color scales, icon sets, and other visually captivating effects.
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Base compact display is available
Base Kanban and Gallery views support compact display of cards to ensure more efficient access to key information.
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Add a cover for records in Base's Kanban view
To help you get a quick idea about the content of a record, Base's Kanban view now supports showing a preview of the record's attachment field as its cover.
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Use two-way links on mobile
You can view and edit Base's two-way links on mobile devices now.
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Gain access to documents with confidence
When applying for document permissions, the identity that has access will be shown first so that you can quickly switch identity and gain access.
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2021.9
Base: Use form view to create survey and collect data
Base now supports form view, which can be turned into online forms that function similar to surveys. Distribute your form to designated people or groups to collect information and have it automatically entered in your base.
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Customize templates to suit your needs
You have a carefully designed Docs layout? Save it as a template! You can now select an existing document and turn it into a custom template directly.
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Batch transfer file ownership
When transferring the ownership of a folder, you can now choose to simultaneously transfer the ownership of all files and subfolders within this folder.
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Docs sharing made easier
When viewing documents inserted in another document, you can hover over the links and ask for permission to share or edit via the pop-up dialog.
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Docs' top menu is reorganized to get you closer to what you need
The "More" menu is reorganized and put into two levels for quicker access to the more relevant features.
Base Gantt view's timeline is now easier to navigate
Use a formula field as the start or end date of a Base Gantt view and use the left or right button to quickly navigate the timeline.
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Get a unique link for every Base record
Each Base record has a unique link that you can easily copy. With this link, you can quickly locate the record or share its data with others.
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2021.8
Base: Two-way link two tables for convenient referencing
With the newly added Two-way link feature, both the table providing the data and the table referencing the data can see the linked status. Any changes to the data are synced on both tables
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Current notifications: Never miss out on anything current and relevant
The bell icon in the top right corner of any document is called Current notifications. Click it to find out if and when someone mentions you, comments on your content, or reacts to your comments. Click on any notifications to navigate to the respective section.
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Create new bases and upload local files to Wiki
Wiki now supports more file types. You can create a new base directly in Wiki or upload local files, including images and PDFs.
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View and edit One-way links in Base on mobile
When using an Relation field, you can quickly insert records from other grids. Click to view and edit the information of the entire row. There is no need to switch grids.
2021.7
View and restore version history in Base
You can easily access previous versions of a base and see how it has been edited with Version history. When necessary, you can restore a base to any previous versions.
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2021.6
Set different content styles for sheet cells
You can set different styles for the text in sheet cells, including setting the font color, bold, italics, strikethrough, and underline, and adding a hyperlink. This allows for a richer visual experience.
Upload images and videos in Base on mobile
When using Base on mobile, you can upload images and videos to Base.
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Translate documents on iPad
When using Docs on iPad, you can easily translate the entire document with a click via the ... menu.
2021.5
Base is available for project management
You can create your database and display it in Grid, Kanban, Gantt, and Gallery views. You can also configure views and use functions across tables to fulfill your projects' needs.
Insert attachments into Sheets
When using Sheets, you can insert attachments into the cells in batches to manage information.
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TRANSPOSE function is available in Sheets
You can manage data more efficiently by switching entire rows and columns of cells with the transposition function in Sheets.
2021.4
Add attachments into cells in Sheets
Insert attachments into cells in Sheets to allow collaborators to archive data and build databases.
Use Data Reference in Sheets
Data reference feature allows you to quickly reference data from other spreadsheets and automatically synchronize all updates made to the original data source.
Swipe left or right to change the text style in Docs
You can swipe left or right to change the text style, including bold, underline, and color, of a paragraph on mobile.
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Show poll results to users in Docs
When using the Poll feature in Docs, you can enable Show poll results to allow users to know others' opinions After voting or All the time.
Insert tables in Docs
When using Docs on mobile, you click the + shortcut key to insert a table. You can add rows and columns to it and adjust its width.
2021.3
Follow documents and receive notifications
The Follow feature is available! You can turn on Follow via the ... button to receive notifications when the document content is updated.
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Convert web links into webpage cards
When using Docs on desktop, you can paste web links into documents and convert them into text links or stylish webpage cards. Collaborators can preview web information before opening the page.
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Edit rows using card view in Sheets
Edit each row using card view in Sheets, and share the card as image or text with others on mobile.
Search feature is available in template gallery
The search feature is available in Docs template gallery. You can use keywords to find the right templates for you. You can have a glance at templates' description, preview, and other details.
Save custom templates on mobile
When using Docs on mobile, you can save your frequently used Docs or Sheets as custom templates, and share them with others.
Hide or show gridlines in Sheets
You can now choose to hide gridlines with one click, turning a regular sheet into a white canvas.
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Crosshair highlight selected cells using different colors in Sheets
Use the Crosshair highlighting feature to display a cross-shaped highlight on selected cells using different colors in Sheets.
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2021.2
Callout block highlights key points
The callout feature is available! When editing documents, you can insert and edit callout blocks to highlight key points with emojis and colors.
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Show editors in documents
When reading documents, you can turn on the Show editors feature to clearly pinpoint when and who made certain changes in documents for a better reading experience.
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Insert checkboxes in Sheets
When using Sheets, you can insert checkboxes in cells to easily check completed items and manage the status of your tasks.
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Insert links to locate targeted information
When using Sheets, you can insert a link to a cell, a cell range, a sheet, or an external webpage to quickly locate the targeted information.
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Add multiple options in dropdown lists
When using the dropdown lists in Sheets, you can add multiple options and set different colors to tag items.
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Export flowcharts into images
When using flowcharts in documents, you can copy and paste graphics between different flowcharts and export flowcharts from document into images for easy sharing.
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Embed various web pages into documents
When using documents, you can directly insert and embed CodePen and other web pages into documents. Collaborators can get a preview of the web page without opening them.
Changes in translation mode are synced
When collaborators edit the original document using the translation feature in Docs, changes in the translation mode can be automatically synced to the original text. You can also leave comments in the translation mode.
Upload attachments on mobile
Using Docs on mobile, you can directly upload and insert videos, Word, PDF, and other file attachments to enrich your content.
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2021.1
Use link to locate specific cells in Sheets
Use Link function in Sheets to redirect to a cell, a cell range, a sheet, or an external webpage. You can also generate a link that leads to a cell or a cell range.
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The display of Docs on mobile is optimized
The display of Docs in third-party browsers is optimized to bring you a better reading experience.
2020.12
Bi-directional links are available
When using Docs, you can now see bi-directional links at the bottom of a document. You can also use a relationship chart to find other related documents.
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Use mind maps in Docs
When using Docs, you can now directly insert and edit mind maps in Docs with a variety of options. Say goodbye to inefficient copying and pasting.
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Base is now available
When using Docs or Sheets, you can insert Base to easily group information, and use mobile to view or edit content. You can also switch to grid and kanban views in Sheets to easily follow up on tasks.
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Code block is upgraded
You can now select up to 50 languages, such as Java and Python, in the code block and use Markdown to switch coding languages.
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Insert Jira Issue in Docs
When using Docs, you can quickly insert Jira Issue in Docs to view problem details and keep track of tasks.
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Grant Docs permissions to departments
You can now grant permissions to departments in your organization to view and edit documents and folders.
New Docs homepage on mobile
The Docs homepage on mobile is upgraded to bring you a new functional experience.
Slide content to edit
When using Docs on mobile, you can slide to comment, copy, cut and delete a paragraph or sheet.
Export Docs or Sheets in multiple formats
You can export Docs in Word or PDF formats, and Sheets as Excel files to easily share them with others on mobile.
2020.11
Set date reminders in Sheets
When using Sheets, you can set a date reminder in any cell to notify yourself or others at a specified time.
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2020.10
Flowchart and UML Diagram are available in Docs
You can create flowcharts, UML diagrams and structural diagrams in Docs.
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Equation is available in Docs
Use the Equation function to insert TeX equation into Docs.
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Show or hide comments in Docs
When reading Docs, you can show or hide comments, and find the first comment.
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Access Jira data in Docs
When editing Docs, you can insert Jira Filter through the toolbar to access the latest data and track project status.
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Set various cell border styles and colors in Sheets
Using Sheets on mobile app, you can set different types of cell border styles and colors.
Filter view is available in Sheets
Create a filter view to filter data in a separate view, so you and collaborators can apply filters without affecting each other. All filtered data will be saved automatically for you to view next time.
2020.9
Docs editing toolbar on mobile app is optimized
The Docs editing toolbar on mobile app is optimized with more functions to help you conveniently create and modify content.
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Conditional formatting is available in Sheets
Conditional formatting function is added to Sheets. By setting format rules, you can highlight cells as needed to help you view and analyze information more clearly.
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Docs have new text colors and background colors
Edit Docs on the web, desktop app and mobile app, changing text color and background color of your content through the toolbar to enrich the display effect.
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Content under headings can be folded on mobile app
Edit Docs on mobile app so you can click on multiple headings to fold and hide or expand content.
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Use Sheets on mobile app to manage sheets
Use Sheets on mobile app to add, delete, rename, copy and move Sheets.
2020.8
More display languages are released
Lark is available in 11 new display languages! Apart from English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese, now users can enjoy Lark in Bahasa Indonesia, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.
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Access online Docs and anonymously edit
Share the link of online Docs with others, allowing everyone with the link to access Docs and edit it without logging in to Lark.
The More menu display has been optimized
In the list page of Docs on mobile app, the display of the ... menu has been optimized from vertical to horizontal format.
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Selected images will be numbered in order
Send images via Messenger conversations on mobile app, and images will be numbered in order of selection.
2020.7
Exporting Docs as watermarked Word or PDF files supported
When you export a Doc as Word or PDF file, you can add watermarks to exported files to ensure security during Doc sharing.
Product: Docs Released on: July 23
More date formats supported in Sheets
In Menu - Format of a Sheet, more formats are now available in More date and time formats for date-type cells.
Product: Sheets Released on: July 23
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2020.6
Sharing Docs to third-party platforms supported (mobile app)
In the sharing interface of mobile app, you can share online Docs, Sheets, PPT or PDF files to third-party apps. In addition, you can also take screenshots of Docs with one click to share content again.
Product: Docs Released on: June 28
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Inserting contact cards of external groups in Docs is now supported
You can insert contact cards of external groups in a Doc. Collaborators can click the group contact card to join or view a group.
Product: Docs Released on: June 28
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2020.5
New features:
- Docs now supports auto capitalization for the first word of a sentence.
2020.4
New features:
- Docs now supports dragging and dropping content.
- Sheets now supports translation.
2020.3
New features:
- Docs now supports translation.
- New version history available on Sheets.
- Docs now supports batch downloads.
2020.2
New features:
- Mobile app now supports creating a Doc or Sheet from templates.
- Sheets mobile app toolbar is optimized.
2020.1
New features:
- Docs mobile app now supports content sharing as images.
2019.12
New features:
- Docs now support inserting votes and task lists.
2019.11
November 5, 2019
Optimization:
The default style of cells in a Sheet was optimized.
Product: Sheets
2019.10
October 15, 2019
New features:
You can copy and paste images from a Doc into a Sheet.
Product: Sheets
2019.09
September 24, 2019
New features:
Shortcuts for View all formulas and View all functions were added to Sheets.
Product: Sheets
September 3, 2019
New features:
The More templates feature was integrated in Sheets.
Product: Sheets
2019.08
August 6, 2019
Optimization:
Hidden content in a copied area of Sheets will be contained and a prompt will be shown.
Product: Sheets
2019.07
July 23, 2019
Optimization:
Users with permission to read in Sheets can choose to show or hide a row or column.
Product: Sheets
2019.06
June 10, 2019
Optimization:
- Docs: Clicking an anchor link in a Doc will redirect to the anchored content, without needing to open a new page.
2019.05
May 29, 2019
New features:
- You can edit or delete your own comments in Docs.
May 17, 2019
New features:
- Docs was upgraded to the cloud space to provide a better collaborative writing space for teams.
- Search results of a cloud space can be filtered by owner and type.
Optimization:
- Docs now supports six highlighting colors. You can use different colors to highlight different items.
2019.04
April 27, 2019
New features:
- You can view Sheets information, including the reads and readers information.
- You can comment in a cell in a Sheet.
Optimization:
- The text when a user is @mentioned in a Doc is highlighted.
- Docs support pressing and holding a QR code in the image viewer to recognize a QR code.
April 12, 2019
New features:
- You can view Docs information, including the number of reads and readers information.
2019.03
March 27, 2019
New features:
- Sorting Docs lists is supported.
March 5, 2019
Optimization:
- All cached Docs can be edited offline.
2019.02
February 16, 2019
New features:
- Sheets support selecting multiple cells.
- Docs support searching characters.
Optimization:
- Styles and interactions of the Docs toolbar were optimized.
2019.01
January 26, 2019
New features:
- Sheets support cutting, copying and pasting cells.
Optimization:
- Docs support changing Doc and folder owners.
- Docs support removing quick access Docs by pressing and holding the desired Docs.
January 17, 2019
New features:
- Sheets support viewing, replying or leaving comments.
Optimization:
- Interactive actions on image comments were optimized in Docs.
January 6, 2019
New features:
- The Docs home page was added to facilitate Doc searches.
- Docs, Sheets and folders can be added to Quick Access or Favorites.
- Likes for Docs were supported.
Optimization:
- The body text layout of Docs was redesigned.
- You can request permissions for folders.
- Docs icons and type recognition were optimized.
2018.11
November 10, 2018
New features:
- Cross-tenant usage was supported. You can invite external contacts for collaboration.
- Permission settings became compatible with cross-tenant scenarios.
- You can browse and open a Doc in the browser in a handoff.
Optimization:
- Docs support hyperlinks.
- Docs support saving an edit on a repeated appointment only once, so that edits won’t apply to all repeated appointments.
- The display logic of the appointments and red lines in the list view was optimized.
2018.10
October 10, 2018
New features:
- @mentioning groups, disabling notifications for @mentioning users or groups, and @mentioning users in Docs for automatic authorization were supported.
Optimization:
- Docs comments can be copied.
- You can request permissions for Docs on the desired Doc page.
- The editing experience of Sheets was optimized.
- The bugs in some permission modules and international text were fixed.
2018.09
September 18, 2018
New features:
- Docs or folders can be moved to a Sheet in a Shared Folder or a Sheet in a Doc. You can adjust the row height or column width, or insert or delete rows or columns.
Optimization:
- Layout adjustment: The link to Docs was moved to the home page; Me was moved to the top right corner of the home page; Inbox was moved to the top left corner of the home page; My Docs, Shared, and Recent were moved to the top left corner.
September 9, 2018
New features:
- Docs can be sent quickly in a conversation.
2018.08
August 6, 2018
New features:
- Folder sharing was supported.
- Docs list was localized to speed up loading.
- Docs list support gestures for sharing Docs, managing permissions, or dragging to move Docs.
Optimization:
- The browsing experience of Docs images was optimized.
August 1, 2018
Optimization:
- Bugs in the Docs toolbar in iOS 10 were fixed.
- The bugs of app crashes caused by card comments and gestures in Docs were fixed.