The standout addition in LibreOffice 26.8 is a new text layout algorithm for Writer called the Paragraph Composer. Most word processors use a line by line approach for text layout that often creates justified text with alternating crowded and sparse lines. The new algorithm solves this by balancing word spacing across consecutive lines in a paragraph. The release also brings native support for OpenType variable fonts, automatic paragraph direction detection for right to left text, and a...
