Calibre, the popular e-book management software, has just released its latest version, Calibre 7.22. This update introduces exciting new features and crucial bug fixes to enhance user experience. Here’s what you can look forward to in this release.
New Features in Calibre 7.22
- E-book Viewer: Flexible Read Aloud Controls
The Read Aloud feature now includes an option to position the popup control bar along the top or bottom edges, reducing text obstruction and ensuring a smoother reading experience. - System Tray Menu: Restart Calibre Option
A new restart action has been added to the system tray menu, allowing users to conveniently restart Calibre without manually closing the application. - Tolino Driver: Support for New Firmware
For Tolino device users, Calibre now supports the latest firmware, enhancing compatibility and functionality.
Bug Fixes in Calibre 7.22
- Windows: Popup Notifications
Previously, OS notifications were disabled when the system tray icon was turned off. This behavior has been rectified to align with other platforms. You can still disable these notifications via Preferences -> Look & Feel -> Disable notifications on job completion. - Japanese Transliterations in English UI
An issue with inaccurate transliteration of Japanese text when the UI language was set to English has been resolved. - macOS Dark Mode: Scrollbar Fix
macOS users in dark mode faced a regression where the scrollbar stopped being transient. This issue has now been fixed, improving the interface’s functionality and aesthetics. - DOCX Input: Cleaner Footnotes
When text contained multiple consecutive footnotes, a space is now inserted between the footnote numbers for better readability. - ToC Nesting Fix in DOCX Input
Nesting in the Table of Contents (ToC) previously failed if the styles used non-integer margins. This issue has been resolved. - PDF Input: Improved Text Reflow
In PDFs with minimal text, line reflow sometimes failed to work. This issue has been fixed, ensuring better text layout. - E-book Viewer: Chapter Transition Bug
An unintended chapter transition after configuring the Read Aloud feature has been addressed, ensuring a seamless reading experience.
New News Sources in Calibre 7.22
- Economist News
Stay updated with the latest news from this reputable source now available in Calibre.
Improved News Sources
- Economist
- Indian Express
- Economist World Ahead
- Frontline
- Infobae
Conclusion
Calibre 7.22 is an impressive update aimed at user convenience. From innovative new features to vital bug fixes, this release reaffirms Calibre’s commitment to delivering the best possible experience for its users. Update your app today and enjoy its enhanced capabilities!
