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+What's new in version 2.2.0?
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+
+The new features in LyX 2.2 are detailed in
+http://wiki.lyx.org/LyX/NewInLyX22
+
+* HiDPI display support
+* Qt5 support
+* New text display algorithm
+* Horizontal scrolling for large insets
+* Improved text color support
+* Improved box dialog
+* Reworked instant preview
+* Enhanced source panel
+* Improved outliner and navigation menu
+* Enhanced language support
+* New supported languages
+* New supported LaTeX commands
+* Layout enhancements
+* Module enhancements
+* New preferences settings
+* New Converters
+
+
 What's new in version 2.1.4?
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