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· Build 7
NewSyntax-highlighted code blocks
Fenced code blocks now highlight syntax for common programming languages.
Safer synced folders
Aside now handles changes from other apps or Macs without silently overwriting your notes.
Other changes
- Choose whether Aside launches at login during setup.
- Pages are ordered by recent edits, while Control-Tab follows viewing history.
- Made Pages Folder controls easier to find and use.
· Build 6
NewPaste links over selected text
Select text, paste a URL, and Aside turns the selection into a Markdown link automatically.
Interactive task checkboxes
Click a Markdown task marker to complete or reopen it while the page remains plain-text Markdown.
Shortcut guide
Hold Command while the editor is open to see the actions available now and their current shortcuts.
Other changes
- Added separate shortcuts for moving to the next and previous page.
- Shortcut conflicts now name the action already using a key combination.
- Aside now confirms when a license is active on the current Mac.
- The changelog is now available from About Aside.
- Global shortcuts pause while a new shortcut is being recorded.
- Escape dismisses the menu bar panel more reliably.
- Empty pages remain available while moving between recent pages.
- Balanced the editor’s text padding.
- Improved menu bar interaction semantics for assistive technologies.
- Improved the reliability of publishing and delivering app updates.
· Build 5
NewInstall from a disk image
Aside now ships as a disk image you can drag into Applications.
Other changes
- Fixed new releases sometimes downloading an older installer.
· Build 3
NewFaster setup
The welcome screen now shows the global shortcut and lets you start right away.
Refreshed interface
The panel, welcome screen, and Settings now share a clearer, more consistent design.
Other changes
- Actions now show a confirmation in the Aside panel.
- Settings now shows the installed version, support address, and update controls.
- Empty archived pages can be restored to the active page list.
- Renamed Recent Pages to Browse Pages.
- Fixed new updates sometimes downloading an older build.
· Build 1
NewGlobal scratchpad shortcut
Open Aside over the current app with a customizable global shortcut.
Markdown editor
Edit headings, tasks, links, lists, inline formatting, and fenced code with live styling.
Pages and archive
Move between recent pages, archive pages manually or automatically, and restore archived pages.
Local Markdown files
Keep every page as a Markdown file in the folder you choose.
Other changes
- Customize shortcuts, appearance, panel size, text size, and editor behavior.
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