This was the biggest update for v26. It moved away from the old, flat 3D effects to a modern engine. You can now easily apply effects to 2D vectors. It also integrated Adobe Substance materials , allowing you to wrap realistic textures (like leather, metal, or glass) around your 3D objects with professional lighting and ray-tracing. 2. Auto-Font Activation
Tired of the "Missing Fonts" warning? This version automatically detects missing fonts in a document and activates them from in the background, so you don't have to manually search for and install them. 3. Share for Interactivity (Review) This was the biggest update for v26
The in-app help became much smarter. It offers (like removing a background or applying a vintage text effect) and provides tutorials based on the tools you are currently using. 6. Support for HEIF and WebP It also integrated Adobe Substance materials , allowing
A huge time-saver for layout design: you can now select a text box and use the command to grab all other text objects with the same font family, style, size, or color across your entire project. 5. Enhanced "Discover" Panel This version automatically detects missing fonts in a
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