Version 21.2 (January 2026) introduced AI-powered alt text generation, which automatically analyzes images to create descriptive text for screen readers, significantly speeding up accessibility compliance.
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Initial 2025 release; Generative Expand and major accessibility updates System Performance and Stability Version 21
Critical security fixes and Windows-specific text rendering patches October 2025 “If my old version works