whats_new.md

sidebar_label	What's new
title	What's new
description	You can explore what's new in DHTMLX RichText and its release history in the documentation of the DHTMLX JavaScript UI library. Browse developer guides and API reference, try out code examples and live demos, and download a free 30-day evaluation version of DHTMLX RichText.

Version 2.0.2

Released on August 4, 2025

Fixes

• Updated package content

Version 2.0.1

Released on July 30, 2025

Fixes

• Update type definitions for the defaultStyles property

Version 2.0

Released on July 30, 2025

:::note API of v1.2 is not compatible with v2.0. Refer to the migration guide for additional information. :::

New Functionality

• Next-gen text rendering
  Experience smoother, faster, and more accurate text rendering with our new engine

• Granular toolbar configuration
  Take full control of the toolbar:

  • Define individual toolbar controls and their order
  • Add custom controls

• Optional menubar
  Enable a classic menu-style interface on the top of the editor

• Enhanced document mode
  Added support for different document sizes

• Image support

  • Insert images with upload capabilities.
  • Resize images interactively

• Improved link experience
  Redesigned popup interactions for better usability

• New formatting tools

  • Text alignment: justify
  • Insert horizontal lines
  • Indent / Outdent
  • Set line height
  • Apply subscript / superscript

• List management
  Easily insert and manage lists in your content

• Import/Export & Print

  • Import DOCX files
  • Export content to DOCX or PDF
  • Print documents directly from the editor

• Keyboard shortcuts
  Expanded support for common formatting and editing shortcuts

New API

New properties

• fullscreenMode
• imageUploadUrl
• layoutMode
• locale
• menubar
• toolbar
• value

New methods

• setConfig() — Dynamically update configuration
• setLocale() — Change locale on the fly

New internal methods

• api.exec()
• api.intercept()
• api.getReactiveState()
• api.getState()

New events

A full list of new events is available here

Updated API

Updated properties

• defaultStyles

Updated methods

• setValue()
• getValue()

Updated internal methods

• api.detach()
• api.on()

Removed API

:::warning Do not use the removed API in your projects!
Refer to the Migration topic for more information. :::

Removed properties

• customStats
• mode
• toolbarBlocks

Removed methods

• exitFullScreen()
• fullScreen()
• getEditorAPI()
• getStats()
• paint()

Removed internal methods

• events.fire()

Removed events

• Action
• Change
• selectionChange
• selectionRefresh