PowerToys 0.86 Release: Module Grouping, Advanced Paste Features, and Additional Enhancements

Exciting New Update for PowerToys Users: Version 0.86 Released

Microsoft has rolled out a significant update for PowerToys, introducing version 0.86, which is now available for download. This update features the eagerly awaited module grouping that enhances the user interface, providing a neater organization of utilities. In addition, there are upgrades to existing modules, such as Advanced Paste, alongside a host of other refinements. Although no new tools have been included in this release, the update brings a range of enhancements that users will appreciate.

Key Features of the Update

• Enhanced Advanced Paste: New functionalities include image-to-text conversion and the ability to paste files in text, PNG, or HTML formats.
• Improved Navigation: The left navigation panel in settings now groups utilities, addressing user feedback and accommodating the growing number of features.
• Workspaces Bug Fixes: Numerous issues have been addressed, including the successful launch of multiple instances of the same application within a single workspace. The team is also actively working on perfecting PWA (Progressive Web Apps) detection.
• Telemetry Options: Users can now opt into telemetry via the General tab in settings. While this feature is disabled by default, enabling it will assist Microsoft in enhancing development efforts through user feedback. Detailed information about collected data can be found in the PowerToys Data and Privacy documentation.

Comprehensive Changelog

General Enhancements

• Added telemetry opt-in setting, with user controls to view collected data.
• Improved exception logging to provide more detail on errors.

Advanced Paste Features

• Introduced new built-in actions for image-to-text conversion and file pasting options.

Mouse Jump Improvements

• Refactored common classes into a separate project.
• Restored telemetry events that were lost during earlier updates.

New+ Functionality Updates

• Resolved telemetry events issues related to module activation.
• Addressed bugs affecting folder and file creation with Unicode characters.
• Updated icons to a more modern fluent design.

Peek Enhancements

• Improved the responsiveness and speed of folder preview enumeration.

PowerToys Run Enhancements

• Fixed issues related to left-to-right language detection and WebSearch plugin results.
• The Unit Converter now displays additional significant digits.
• Improved error handling for clipboard operations.

Quick Accent Updates

• Now supports the Serbian Cyrillic character set.

Registry Preview Enhancements

• Adopted the Monaco Editor for an improved text editing experience.

Settings Improvements

• Tackled crashes associated with accessing nonexistent templates.
• Implemented a navigation tree to enhance utility grouping in the settings menu.
• Sorted language options for better usability.
• Fixed several UI bugs that affected the stability and usability of the application.

Workspaces Improvements

• Resolved various launch-related bugs to enhance user experience when managing multiple workspaces.
• Addressed issues with minimized application coordinates and monitor IDs.

How to Update PowerToys

If you’re currently using PowerToys, you can easily update to version 0.86 through the application. Simply go to Settings > General and click the “Check for updates” button. Alternatively, you can download the latest version from either the Microsoft Store or the GitHub releases page.

Looking Ahead to Version 0.87

Stay tuned for the next version of PowerToys, 0.87, which is set to introduce two exciting new modules: Sysinternals’ Zoomit and the File Actions Menu.

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