In Nova Editor 26U1, we've transformed the entire editing experience from the ground up. This update brings a professional word processor feel, major performance improvements, and a completely redesigned home page. Whether you're drafting a quick note or working on a lengthy document, everything is faster, smoother, and more intuitive.
Major Improvements
📄 Redesigned Document Editor
We've completely reimagined the document editing experience to feel more like a real word processor.
Standardized Document Layout The editor now features a professional light-grey desktop background (#f8f9fa) that puts your content front and center. Your document sits on a perfectly sized 8.5" x 11" paper canvas with precise 1-inch margins on all sides, complete with multi-layered shadows that give it a physical paper feel.
Real-time Word Processor Features
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Interactive Ruler: A visual ruler at the top of the page with inch markings and dynamic scaling helps you track alignment and width
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Floating Status Pill: A sleek, translucent metadata display in the bottom-right corner shows real-time word count, character count, page numbering, and estimated reading time
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Visual Page Breaks: Manual and automatic page breaks now appear as physical gaps between sheets with professional "PAGE BREAK" indicators
Enhanced Typography & Interaction We've set professional defaults with 11pt Arial and optimized line heights. The new "Infinite Sheet" system lets you type continuously while intelligently mapping your content to pages in real-time. Plus, smooth zoom transitions keep everything crisp and sharp at any zoom level.
🎯 New Menu Bar
Access everything you need with our new comprehensive menu system:
📁 File Menu: New Document (Ctrl+N), Rename, Download options, Print (Ctrl+P), and Version History (coming soon)
✏️ Edit Menu: Undo/Redo (Ctrl+Z/Y), Select All (Ctrl+A), and Find & Replace (Ctrl+K) with Spotlight Search
➕ Insert Menu: Add images, tables, links (Ctrl+K), horizontal lines, and page breaks
🎨 Format Menu: Bold/Italic/Underline with shortcuts, strikethrough, and clear formatting
🔧 Tools Menu: Word count display, Spelling & Grammar (coming soon), and the Astro AI Assistant
⚡ Massive Performance Boosts
We've optimized the editor to be faster and more responsive than ever:
✅ No more lag from constant word count updates
✅ Less CPU usage during fast typing
✅ Fewer background save operations
✅ Smoother page break calculations
Under the hood: We've implemented memoized calculations for stats, debounced the status display (300ms), increased autosave intervals (2 seconds), optimized page calculations (1 second), and removed duplicate event listeners. The result? A noticeably snappier editing experience.
🏠 Redesigned Home Page
Your Nova Editor homepage has been completely refreshed with a modern, premium look:
Hero Section: A sleek welcome banner with your name, animated gradient background, and prominent quick action buttons
Dynamic "Create New" Cards: Larger, more impactful cards with hover animations, subtle parallax/glow effects, and glass-morphism styling
Recent Documents Carousel: Horizontal scrolling with larger preview thumbnails and smooth hover animations
Activity Timeline & Stats: View your document count, this week's edits, and visual progress indicators at a glance
Enhanced Search & Filters: Premium search bar with icons and smooth transitions
Floating Astro AI Assistant Button: A persistent, animated AI assistant with premium gradient styling is always just a click away
✨ Additional Updates
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Fixed form templates: Template creation now works as expected
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Astro Create Suite: The Astro document creation feature is back and better than ever
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Redesigned Docs Toolbar: A cleaner, more intuitive toolbar and paper area
Enjoy the new Nova Editor experience! 🚀