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Release Notes v12.0.0

v12.8.3​

Release date: August 5, 2026

1. Fix to typography feature persistence on dynamic pages​

Fixed the loss of the Font Size, Line Spacing and Letter Spacing features when navigating between pages of sites that update their content without reloading the page (single-page applications, such as Next.js, React Router, Vue Router and Angular). Previously, the styles were not applied to elements rendered after the page change and only took effect again after a manual reload. The features are now automatically reapplied to content that enters the page, including content inside same-origin iframes.

2. Typography style cache optimization​

Improved the internal cache used by the typography features, which now automatically releases the styles of elements removed from the page. The change reduces memory consumption during long browsing sessions.

v12.8.2​

Release date: August 3, 2026

1. Fix to the welcome balloon display​

Fixed the welcome balloon display, which is now shown only when the translator is open.

2. Improvements to the HT Playground​

Improved the HT Playground preview, which now displays the welcome balloon with title, text and close button. Layout and translator scale adjustments were also made in the customization environment.

v12.8.1​

Release date: July 23, 2026

1. Tutorial animation on text selection in the PDF Reader​

Added a tutorial animation shown when selecting text in the PDF Reader, guiding the user on how to translate the selected passage. The positioning of the selection hint was also improved.

2. New message for the translation character limit​

Added a dedicated message, accompanied by a sign language animation, shown when the selected content exceeds the character limit for translation, separating it from the generic unavailable-content messages.

3. Improvements to iframe support​

Extended the behavior of assistive features to content rendered inside iframes:

  • Color blindness filter: filters are now applied correctly to content rendered inside iframes.
  • Synonyms and Meanings: word collection now works correctly on content inside iframes.

4. State fix on mobile devices​

Fixed the plugin's repositioning and rendering behavior on mobile devices, avoiding unnecessary updates when switching between mobile and desktop.

v12.8.0​

Release date: July 20, 2026

1. Sign language translator in the Synonyms and Meanings feature​

Added a button to the Synonyms and Meanings feature that allows translating the content into the configured sign language.

v12.7.0​

Release date: June 16, 2026

1. PDF Reader implementation​

Implemented the PDF Reader, which allows viewing and translating PDF files into sign language directly on the website.

2. Fix for the welcome balloon text in dark mode​

Fixed the welcome balloon text color that was unreadable when dark mode was enabled.

v12.6.1​

Release date: May 11, 2026

1. Iframe support for assistive features​

Applied a fix that extends the behavior of assistive features to content rendered inside same-origin iframes. The following features now also act on elements inside iframes:

  • Typography and structure: Font Size, Line Spacing, Letter Spacing and Page Structure.
  • Style and contrast: Highlighted Letters, Text Style, Contrast, Highlight Links, Highlight Headings and Hide Images.
  • Media: Pause Animations and Disable Sounds now mute and pause HTML5 videos and audios contained inside iframes.

v12.6.0​

Release date: April 9, 2026

1. Fix for the destroy method​

Applied a fix that prevented the HT object from being rebuilt after using the destroy method.

2. Core update​

Implemented a new core version in the plugin.

3. Layout fixes​

Adjusted color tokens in the search flow.

v12.5.1​

Release date: March 27, 2026

1. Fix for loading of animations​

Applied a fix that was preventing animations from loading in the ASL translator.

v12.5.0​

Release date: March 24, 2026

1. Implementation of a new search flow​

Implemented a new search flow aimed at improving the targeting and effectiveness of the plugin’s response funnel.

2. Fix for synonyms and meanings on dynamic pages​

Applied a fix that prevented the collection of words rendered after the feature was activated.

v12.4.1​

Release date: March 23, 2026

1. Remote configuration changes (doNotTrack)​

The doNotTrack parameter can no longer be changed through remote configurations.

v12.4.0​

Release date: March 04, 2026

1. Colorblind mode fix​

Fixed a layout breaking issue that occurred when a parentElement was defined in the plugin implementation.

2. Development dependencies update​

Updated the plugin's development dependencies.

v12.3.5​

Release date: February 10, 2026

1. Fixed versions for internal dependencies​

Applied fixed versions for internally used dependencies, ensuring greater build stability and predictability.

2. Reading mode fix when using z-index​

Fixed an overlapping issue in the plugin when the z-index parameter is applied in the implementation.

v12.3.4​

Release date: January 29, 2026

1. Color contrast feature fix​

Fixed an issue affecting the application of the color contrast feature on pages.

v12.3.3​

Release date: January 27, 2026

1. Plugin positioning fix during resize​

Fixed an issue that affected the plugin window positioning during screen resizing when the align setting was configured as bottom.

v12.3.2​

Release date: January 15, 2026

1. Translator positioning adjustment when opened via the plugin panel​

When opening the website translator through the Hand Talk Plugin panel, the translator is now positioned next to the plugin window, respecting viewport boundaries and improving usability.

v12.3.1​

Release date: January 8, 2026

1. Core update​

Fixed a variable conflict issue defined in the Core bundle.

v12.3.0​

Release date: January 5, 2026

1. New translation speed added​

Added the 2x translation speed to the Hand Talk Plugin translator.
The translator now supports the following speed options: 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, and 2x.

Fixed an issue that prevented translator interaction with clickable elements containing only an SVG.

v12.2.2​

Release Date: November 13, 2025

1. Updated translator opening position​

We updated how the translator behaves when opened through assistive features. Previously, when the plugin screen was open and the translator was activated, the translator window appeared on top of the plugin interface. Now, whenever the translator is launched from within the plugin, it is automatically positioned next to the plugin window, ensuring better visibility and usability.

2. Accessibility improvements​

We reviewed the focus-visible styling during keyboard (Tab) navigation to provide clearer and more consistent focus states. We also added an aria-label to the close button in the synonyms and meanings section, improving compatibility with screen readers.

v12.2.1​

Release Date: October 30, 2025

1. Text Collector Improvement​

The text collection mechanism has been improved to detect and process words that are not direct children of an element. Structures like <div><p>Hello</p> how are you?</div> are now correctly interpreted, ensuring all visible text is properly processed when using Synonyms and Meanings.

v12.2.0​

Release Date: October 23, 2025

1. Error Messages​

New error messages have been implemented in the plugin to improve communication with users in case of failures or unexpected behavior.

2. First Access Flag Fix​

Fixed the logic for displaying the first access flag. This update also adjusts the display of the Sign Language animation.

v12.1.0​

Release Date: October 9th, 2025

1. Icon update​

All icons are now imported from the Hand Talk design system.

2. New loading animation​

Adds a new animation for loading screens and the Hand Talk Plugin logo.

v12.0.1​

Release Date: October 2nd, 2025

1. CSS conflict fix​

Adjusted Plugin icon styles to prevent them from inheriting client site colors when generic CSS rules are applied (e.g., * { color: black; }), ensuring they retain the Plugin’s default colors.

v12.0.0​

Release Date: October 1st, 2025

1. Implementation of simultaneous use of the Sign Language Translator and assistive features​

Previously, it was not possible to use the sign language translator together with the plugin screen. Now, you can use the sign language translator alongside other features.

2. Deprecation of the textEnabled parameter​

The textEnabled parameter will be deprecated. If you wish to remove the sign language translator from your site, use the signTranslator parameter.