XD 55 bring improved document versioning and accessibility enhancements

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi Everyone,

Happy Max!

This MAX release brings to you new and anticipated functionalities along with several improvements to the product experience. Please update to the latest version of XD from the Creative Cloud Desktop app to enjoy the latest features. 

New Features

1. Rename layers shortcut:

You can now rename the layers panel by using Ctrl+ Alt +R for windows and Cmd + Opt + R key for Mac, as these are general shortcut keys at the OS level. For more details, please refer to this article: https://adobe.ly/3SqCbk5.

2. Ability to Search & Filter versions: 

The ability to search and filter prior iterations by name and description and add context about your documents' versions (marked name version & description). See this article for more info: https://adobe.ly/3dSvSqi.

Product Improvements

• Improved long-layer name visibility: In design specs, if the component or group name is lengthy, you can click the name in the property inspector to copy it.
• To minimize the unintentional sharing of selected artboards from the Design mode, you can now share them only after you release the mouse button on the share icon. 

To get a detailed summary, see What's new in XD and Fixed Issues.

To share feedback on this update, create a new post. We are happy to help.

Happy Designing!

Thanks,

Harshika

[Jean-Claude Tremblay]

The correct URL for what’s new is:
https://helpx.adobe.com/xd/help/whats-new/2023.html

[Jean-Claude Tremblay]

Also, all the link to articles are not working since they direct to an insider link. 
@HARSHIKA_VERMA Can you just delete this post and republish one that is working!? 

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi @Jean-Claude Tremblay,

Thank you for highlighting the links issue. Could you please check again and confirm if the links are working now?

Thanks,

Harshika

[Jean-Claude Tremblay]

All good now!

[lefiath]

So just few little features, nothing significant added through the whole year. Yeah, I'll just prepare for migration to Figma. It's clear that the end of XD development is near.

[Qupe]

@HARSHIKA_VERMAHello, This Update is a joke? half year for that??

[Dan Rodney]

I had been wondering why I wasn't seeing more updates. Once I saw the announcement that Adobe would be purchasing Figma (and got an email from Adobe saying they'd support XD but were not investing it it more)... it was clear Figma won. XD is basically in maintance only mode at this point. 

[Dan Rodney]

Of course this also assumes the purchase of Figma is approved and actually goes through. If it doesn't happen, I suppose we could see XD come back to life... although it would be at a significant disadvantage having not been moving forward for so long.

[Qupe]

where can i see that adobe xd stop updating? If it is true, it is time to switch to Figma. But i didnt see some notofication from Adobe. Thx.

[James25505136rrd5]

This is the direct quote from Adobe's September 15, 2022, "Adobe to Acquire Figma" email: 

While we have been reducing our investment in XD, we will continue to support it. We are excited about Figma's vision for the future of product design and the potential of our teams coming together to benefit our customers. After the transaction closes (expected in 2023), we will share more information.

So yes, it is time to transition to Figma.

[schmeiger]

😭😭😭 ... Adobe... do something with XD... My whoooole company uses it and I soooooo love it, but last half of the year... NOTHING? Just simply nothing? 😢 Please don't kill it...

[Dan Rodney]

I'm sorry to say it, but XD is dead. Adobe wouldn't spend $20 billon on Figma and also have XD. I got an email from Adobe saying they'd support XD but were winding down thei investment in it. XD is basically in maintance only mode at this point, so it's time to move on to Figma (which is actually more powerful than XD, although not quite as intuitive initially to learn).

[elliotl23031437]

I guess its time to learn Figma, sad and disapointed

[TDM James Walsh]

Just imagine if adobe could be honest with it's customers for once. Even in a scenario where they're set to own the competition - they're not prepared to be frank about the state of their software to paid up users.

Adobe are the only proof anyone needs that functional monopolies are terrible for the consumer.

I hope that the figma deal hits a stonewall of gov agencies who know better.

[thx1138]

Hi, 

I see update for 55.2.12 today. Can you give more details on the changes? 

[dennis-havas]

I also would like to know that

[addicted2type]

Thanks for the update, but it looks like the Adobe XD engineering and design team couldn't do enough or work fast enough to outpace the features in Figma so Adobe decided to just buy them out. So Adobe are you planning on combining the two applications or will just quietly kill off XD and roll Figma into the Creative Cloud? Clarification sooner than later would be appreciated for those that will need to migrate client files and work files into the new ecosystem. 

[Chris W. Griffith]

My guess is XD will be put on maintaince mode for a number of years. Figma will be the Adobe recommended solution going forward. All this hinges on the acquisition becoming final.  But this is just my guess…

[addicted2type]

Sounds about right. Hopefully that means Figma on the Creative Cloud and not a seperate beast with its own pricing. 

[Chris W. Griffith]

I think they mentioned that it would be "like" Behance. Connected to CC, but sort of its own thing. Again, guessing and pulling on years of experience in the Adobe-ecosystem.

[jamesh70351631]

I hope your guess is wrong, because logic says Figma really must be fully integrated into the CC workflow. However, as you wrote, experience with the Adobe ecosystem doesn't guarentee logic will rule the day.

[icon40halong]

Hello!

This Update is a joke?

[jamesh70351631]

Hi @HARSHIKA_VERMA 

I just noticed that XD is no longer included on Adobe's products page: https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html

Does this mean that XD is now officially dead?

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi @jamesh70351631,

We will continue to serve our existing Adobe XD customers. XD is available as part of our Creative Cloud All Apps plan. 

Thanks,

Harshika