1.10.1
2024-02-08
This update contains various improvements, among them:
- Fixes a formatting issue with legal case and online video reference types
- Addresses a crash in the reference manager on macOS
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1.9.1
2023-11-15
This update improves the citation editor and addresses some bugs.
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1.9.0
2023-09-18
LATEST iOS & iPadOS COMPATIBILITY
This update ensures Essayist runs smoothly on the latest versions of iOS & iPadOS.
INLINE PREDICTION
Essayist now supports the new inline text prediction feature on the latest versions of iOS & iPadOS.
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1.8.3
2023-09-06
This update fixes a PDF Export issue when using Harvard Style.
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1.8.1
2023-08-10
This update includes a several minor improvements.
From our Back-to-School Update:
MORE REFERENCE TYPES
We added over 25 new reference types.
NEW BACKGROUNDS
We added 6 new backgrounds so you can personalize your writing environment.
REDESIGNED SETTINGS
We refined the look of Settings across all platforms.
CHICAGO/TURABIAN: TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chicago/Turabian now supports a Table of Contents.
CHICAGO/TURABIAN: CHAPTER SUPPORT
It is now possible to add chapters as well as other sections in Chicago/Turabian.
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1.8.0
2023-08-01
BACK TO SCHOOL UPDATE 2023!
This update adds some major new features. We hope you'll love it and wish everyone a successful school year!
MORE REFERENCE TYPES
We added over 25 new reference types.
NEW BACKGROUNDS
We added 6 new backgrounds so you can personalize your writing environment.
REDESIGNED SETTINGS
We refined the look of Settings across all platforms.
CHICAGO/TURABIAN: TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chicago/Turabian now supports a Table of Contents.
CHICAGO/TURABIAN: CHAPTER SUPPORT
It is now possible to add chapters as well as other sections in Chicago/Turabian.
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1.7.4
2023-06-12
This update addresses a few minor bugs.
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1.7.3
2023-05-04
IMPROVEMENTS
We fixed a crash when pasting into the footnotes popover.
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1.7.2
2023-04-18
This update includes a few minor bug fixes.
From version 1.7.0:
MAJOR UPDATE!
UNIVERSAL REFERENCE MANAGER
Add and store references in one place and use them across any number of essays. You can also organize your references into collections.
GENERAL FOOTNOTES
Insert general footnotes using the + button in the main menu.
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1.7.1
2023-04-11
This update includes a few minor formatting fixes.
From version 1.7.0:
MAJOR UPDATE!
UNIVERSAL REFERENCE MANAGER
Add and store references in one place and use them across any number of essays. You can also organize your references into collections.
GENERAL FOOTNOTES
Insert general footnotes using the + button in the main menu.
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1.6.4
2022-12-26
IMPROVEMENTS
* Fixed an issue with citations in Chicago/Turabian.
* Fixed a potential crash when generating a table of contents.
* Fixed a rare compatibility issue with figures or tables between iOS/iPadOS and macOS.
* Fixed a text color issue in figures and tables when syncing through iCloud.
COMING SOON
We are working on a very significant update which will add lots of new functionality. In the meantime, we are releasing minor updates addressing performance and stability.
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1.5.2
2022-09-29
IMPROVEMENTS
Fixes a formatting issue in APA, an issue in PDF and Word export as well as other minor issues.
From our 1.5.0 update:
MAJOR UPDATE
BOOK BARCODE SCANNER (iOS, coming soon to iPadOS)
Essayist can now scan book barcodes to make it easier to generate references from physical books.
QUICK NOTE
Essayist now supports Quick Note on iPhone (in addition to iPad and Mac).
FIND & REPLACE (iOS, coming soon to iPadOS and macOS)
Essayist now supports Find & Replace on iOS.
CUSTOMIZATIONS (iOS, iPadOS & macOS)
Essayist now supports paragraph style customizations in all citation styles as well as customizations of figures and tables in citation styles which have looser rules regarding the formatting of figures and tables (i.e. Harvard Style).
REFERENCE MANAGER (iPadOS)
The reference manager is now a separate window on iPadOS. This enables you to keep the reference manager open while writing your essay.
DICTATION (iOS, coming soon to iPadOS and macOS)
Essayist supports the new dictation experience on iOS.
NEW & IMPROVED FILE FORMAT (iOS, iPadOS & macOS)
Essayist features a completely overhauled file format, which not only paves the way for many new features but also provides many stability benefits and ensures your work is always safe. Existing files convert automatically.
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1.5.1
2022-09-12
IMPROVEMENTES
Fixes a few Word export issues, an issue with text in figures & tables not respecting a font change as well as a few other minor bugs.
From our 1.5.0 update:
MAJOR UPDATE
BOOK BARCODE SCANNER (iOS, coming soon to iPadOS)
Essayist can now scan book barcodes to make it easier to generate references from physical books.
QUICK NOTE
Essayist now supports Quick Note on iPhone (in addition to iPad and Mac).
FIND & REPLACE (iOS, coming soon to iPadOS and macOS)
Essayist now supports Find & Replace on iOS.
CUSTOMIZATIONS (iOS, iPadOS & macOS)
Essayist now supports paragraph style customizations in all citation styles as well as customizations of figures and tables in citation styles which have looser rules regarding the formatting of figures and tables (i.e. Harvard Style).
REFERENCE MANAGER (iPadOS)
The reference manager is now a separate window on iPadOS. This enables you to keep the reference manager open while writing your essay.
DICTATION (iOS, coming soon to iPadOS and macOS)
Essayist supports the new dictation experience on iOS.
NEW & IMPROVED FILE FORMAT (iOS, iPadOS & macOS)
Essayist features a completely overhauled file format, which not only paves the way for many new features but also provides many stability benefits and ensures your work is always safe. Existing files convert automatically.
If you have feature requests or experience an issue, please email us. We usually respond very quickly and it really helps us improve Essayist.
1.4.5
2022-08-14
IMPROVEMENTS
Fixes an issue with "Accessed Date" not appearing when required in a reference in Chicago/Turabian.
COMING SOON
Working hard on our next major update. Stay tuned!
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1.4.3
2022-06-13
A minor update with some smaller improvements.
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1.4.2
2022-05-11
FIX
This update fixes a compatibility issue with some essays created with older versions of Essayist.
From version 1.4.0:
MAJOR UPDATE!
HARVARD CITATION STYLE
Introducing our next citation style: Harvard. It includes 70+ variations of Harvard Style.
MULTIPLE REFERENCES IN CITATION
You can now add multiple references to a citation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Essayist now supports a Table of Contents. You can add it via Settings > Extra Sections.
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1.3.1
2022-04-02
IMPROVEMENTS
We fixed an issue that prevented BibTeX file imports.
COMING SOON
Working hard on our next major update. Stay tuned!
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1.3.0
2022-02-02
ACCESSIBILITY
Essayist now fully supports VoiceOver (with custom actions and custom rotor elements) and Switch Control.
RESIZE FIGURES & TABLES
Figures and tables can now be resized by specifying their size in pixels.
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1.2.4
2021-12-07
IMPROVEMENTS
We worked on some stability improvements.
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1.1.0
2021-09-20
We are excited to introduce our Back To School update!
GOOGLE SCHOLAR
Add references more easily using Google Scholar! Simply search and tap the new “Add to Essayist” button.
PASTE URL
We’ve made finding sources even easier! Simply paste the URL of a source and Essayist automatically finds the necessary information from this URL to create a reference.
QUICK NOTE
Take notes more easily while writing an essay! Swipe up from the bottom right corner to bring up Quick Note. Add a link that connects a note with a specific spot in your essay.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Essayist now supports various keyboard shortcuts! Check them out by holding down the command key on your external keyboard.
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1.0.2
2021-01-19
This update contains stability and performance improvements.
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1.0.1
2021-01-11
IMPROVEMENTS
We fixed an issue with iCloud sync.
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