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Design 5 — Version 1.0.0.2 Release Notes​

Release Date: April 24, 2026
Summary: 13 new features · 14 bug fixes · 7 components improved

👋 Welcome Banner​

5 new features · 4 fixes

What's New​

  • [New Feature] You can now upload images directly from the settings panel without needing to browse SharePoint libraries — making it faster to customize your banner.

  • [New Feature] Adjust how tall your announcement section appears using a simple slider — perfect for fitting longer messages without cutting them off.

  • [New Feature] Add content directly in the settings panel instead of creating separate SharePoint lists — saves time and simplifies content management. Supports Collection Data mode

  • [New Feature] Left and right arrows now appear on the banner carousel so visitors can manually browse through announcements at their own pace.

  • [New Feature] Choose custom colors for your welcome message, date, and time displays using color pickers in the settings panel.

Fixes & Improvements​

  • [Fixed] The banner now correctly uses your site's secondary brand color instead of always showing the same hardcoded color.

  • [Fixed] Title and description fields now only show up after you select "Normal Layout" mode — preventing confusion during setup.

  • [Fixed] The "Select Background Image" option now appears correctly when using Normal Layout mode.

  • [Fixed] Mobile users now see the complete banner content instead of just half of it — much better experience on phones and tablets.

📅 Calendar​

1 new feature · 1 fix

What's New​

  • [New Feature] Clicking "Add to Outlook" now opens Outlook directly in your browser instead of downloading a file — one less step for users.

Fixes & Improvements​

  • [Fixed] Calendar colors now match your site's custom theme colors instead of using default colors.

📰 Company News & Announcements​

1 new feature · 3 fixes

What's New​

  • [New Feature] The "Learn More" button now has a visual hover effect to grab attention and encourage clicks.

Fixes & Improvements​

  • [Fixed] News section now uses your custom site theme colors instead of default colors.

  • [Fixed] The "Learn More" button now displays in your site's secondary brand color as intended.

  • [Fixed] News cards no longer overlap or look cramped on mobile devices — they now arrange properly on small screens.

🔗 Quick Links​

1 new feature · 3 fixes

What's New​

  • [New Feature] Control how many quick links display and add a scroll bar when you have more links than fit on screen — keeps the layout clean.

Fixes & Improvements​

  • [Fixed] The "Hide space above header" toggle now works properly — spacing disappears when you turn it on.

  • [Fixed] No more extra gap appearing above the header when toggling settings on and off.

  • [Fixed] Link icons now show the correct color when you hover over them.

🎨 Site Branding & Setup Wizard​

3 new features

What's New​

  • [New Feature] Complete Setup Wizard redesign with multiple setup screens and visual page previews — making it easier to see what you're creating before you publish.

  • [New Feature] Configure both primary AND secondary brand colors from the branding screen — complete control over your site's color scheme.

  • [New Feature] The "Review & Apply" button now works on its own — you don't need to click "Apply Theme" separately anymore. Streamlined workflow

📄 Documents​

1 update

  • [Updated] Sample documents refreshed with more realistic demo data for testing and presentations.

🎭 Welcome Screen (Setup)​

2 improvements · 1 cleanup

What's New​

  • [Improved] Industry and Employee fields are now optional — skip them if they don't apply to your organization.

Cleanup​

  • [Removed] Vision and Mission fields removed from the welcome setup screen — fewer fields to fill out during initial setup.

🐛 General Fixes​

  • [Fixed] Icons no longer disappear when you hover over them — visual bug corrected.

  • [Fixed] Removed unwanted gaps between web parts — pages now look cleaner and more professional.

📦 Technical Details​

Package: SPFx v1.0.0.2
Compatibility: SharePoint Online
Components Updated: 7
Breaking Changes: None

🎯 Impact Summary​

For Content Editors:

  • Faster content updates with Collection Data support
  • Easier image uploads without library navigation
  • More control over colors and spacing

For Site Owners:

  • Complete branding control with primary + secondary colors
  • Simplified setup wizard workflow
  • Better mobile experience for all visitors

For End Users:

  • Cleaner mobile layouts across all components
  • Smoother "Add to Outlook" experience
  • Visual improvements with hover effects and proper colors

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