Version Release: February 23, 2025
For instructions on how to update PowerTools to the latest version, please refer to the updates section of our documentation.
We’re excited to announce the latest update to PowerTools! This release brings several new features, improvements, and critical bug fixes to enhance your PowerPoint experience.
New Features
- macOS Right-Click Enhancement
The “Convert to Freeform” option is now available in the right-click context menu on macOS, providing you with greater flexibility in your workflow.
- Slide Master Support
The Select Objects tools are now fully supported in the Slide Master view, making it easier to manage and edit your master slides.
- Improved Alt Key Functionality on Windows
Alignment to Guides via the Alt key has been updated to a passive feature. This change ensures that QAT users on Windows can use Alt+number keyboard shortcuts without interference.
Improvements
- macOS Shortcut Performance
The performance of the Shift+multiple arrow key shortcut on macOS has been optimized to reduce the occurrence of erroneous characters.
Bug Fixes
- Alignment Wizard & Table of Contents (Windows)
Fixed a bug that prevented the Alignment Wizard and Table of Contents from working on Windows.
- Crash on Content Copy/Duplicate (Windows)
Eliminated the crash that occurred on Windows when copying or duplicating content.
- Error 422 on Activation
Resolved the Error 422 reported by users with usernames containing special characters during activation.
- Numlock Toggle
Fixed a bug that was causing PowerTools features to sometimes toggle Numlock.
- Match Size Behaviour
The Match size feature will no longer unexpectedly shrink text size.
- Split Text Accuracy
Split Text now divides content into the correct number of text boxes without missing sections.
- Crop-To-Shape
Crop-To-Shape will no longer leave a duplicate of the source shape.
- Repeat & Distribute Stability
Resolved crashes when using Repeat & Distribute and changing values.
- Mac DLL Stability
Fixed crashes on Mac caused by DLL entry point issues.
- Multi-Painter Cursor Reset
The cursor is now correctly reset after using the Multi-painter.
Thank you for using PowerTools! We continually strive to improve your experience, so please share your feedback and suggestions. Enjoy the new features and enhanced stability!
