LibreOffice 24.2 unveils new features and improvements alongside switch to date-based version numbering

The latest version of popular open-source office suite LibreOffice is here, but its release number may surprise those expecting to see LibreOffice 7.7. Instead, LibreOffice 24.2 makes its bow as developer The Document Foundation switches to a new date-based version numbering system. Going forward, LibreOffice version numbers will follow the YYYY.MM method, hence 2024.2 (February 2024) for the new release. Adding to the confusion, LibreOffice 7.6.4 remains in existence for those looking for a more stable, older release. There are numerous highlights accompanying LibreOffice 24.2’s bow, including a switch to making the 'Save AutoRecovery information every' setting the default, providing frequent backups that improve… [Continue Reading]