Released Enhancements
Editor Enhancement: Hawaiian Language Character Support
We’ve expanded the Editor’s character set to support Hawaiian language characters, making it easier to create inclusive and accurate content.
What’s New
Enhanced Character Support
ʻOkina (ʻ)
Vowels with Kahakō (macron): Ā, Ē, Ī, Ō, Ū
Improved Accessibility
Hawaiian characters are now directly accessible within the Editor interface.
No additional setup or external tools required.
This update ensures that users can seamlessly incorporate Hawaiian language elements into their content, promoting greater linguistic representation and ease of use.
Editor Enhancement: Link Styling and Accessibility Improvements
We’ve introduced new link styling capabilities to the Editor, enhancing both visual clarity and accessibility.
What’s New:
Link Style Options
Support for internal and external link styles via the link plugin.
External links now display an icon for quick visual identification.
Consistent Styling
All link styles inherit from the Theme Manager, ensuring a cohesive look across your site.
Accessibility Enhancements
External links use absolute URLs.
ARIA labels clearly indicate the link’s destination and whether it opens in a new tab or window.
These updates improve usability and accessibility, helping users navigate content with greater confidence and clarity.
Site Search Enhancement: Image Exclusion Option
Website managers now have greater control over search visibility with a new option to exclude images from site search results.
New Capability:
Easily exclude images, both existing and newly uploaded, from search indexing.
Apply exclusion settings during upload or retroactively using CivicPlus tools.
Benefits:
Prevents outdated or unintended images from appearing in public search results.
Enhances content governance, privacy, and site relevance.
Supports cleaner, more intentional search experiences for municipal website users.