# Lucen Timeline Add-in updates & release history

## What's new?

### Improvements

- **Easier setup for new users**  
Getting started with Lucen Timeline is now simpler. New users will see a more guided setup that makes it easier to choose a PowerPoint theme and create their first timeline.

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**Version:** 15.01.00  
**Release date:** August 26, 2026

Check compatibility: [See system requirements](https://support.officetimeline.com/system-requirements-for-office-timeline-add-in)

## What's next?

- Continued improvements to login and access management, supporting team and enterprise needs.
- Ongoing reliability and performance improvements, so your everyday work feels faster and more dependable.
- Better importing, templates, and timeline styling, based on your feedback, to help you create polished timelines with less effort.

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## Release history

### Version: 15.01.00  
**Release date:** August 26, 2026  
**Improvements**  
- **Easier setup for new users**  
Getting started with Lucen Timeline is now simpler. New users will see a more guided setup that makes it easier to choose a PowerPoint theme and create their first timeline.

### Version: 15.00.00  
**Release date:** August 13, 2026  
**Improvements**  
- The Today Marker can now extend as a customizable vertical line across your timeline, making it easier to see where today falls. Adjust the style, thickness, and color to fit your visual.
- Signing in now takes fewer steps. If you're already signed in to your Lucen account in your browser, you can continue into Timeline without entering your credentials again.
- To keep shared timeline files working correctly, update at the same time as your team. Coordinate with your IT administrator if your organization manages updates.

### Version: 14.22.00  
**Release date:** August 6, 2026  
**Improvements:**
**Fixes:**
- Stability and performance improvements.

### Version: 14.21.00  
**Release date:** July 27, 2026  
**Improvements:**
**Fixes:**
- Stability and performance improvements.

### Version: 14.19.00  
**Release date:** June 17, 2026  
**Improvements:**
**Fixes:**
- Performance, stability and usability improvements for a smoother overall experience.
- IT admins can now control whether the 'Update Available' button is displayed to users, to better align with their organization's software update policies.
- Fully compatible with previous versions. Update at your convenience.

### Version: 14.18.00  
**Release date:** June 4, 2026  
**Fixes:**
**Improvements:**
- Fixes and improvements for a more stable and reliable experience.
- Fully compatible with previous versions. Safe to install anytime.

### Version: 14.17.00  
**Release date:** May 28, 2026  
**Fixes:**
**Improvements:**
- Bug fixes and quality improvements.
- Fully compatible with previous versions. Safe to install anytime.

### Version: 14.14.00  
**Release date:** May 19, 2026  
**Improvements:**
**Fixes:**
- Improvements and fixes for a more stable and reliable experience.
- Fully compatible with previous versions. Safe to install anytime.

### Version: 14.11.00  
**Release date:** May 12, 2026  
**Company updates**
- **Important update: Office Timeline is now called Lucen Timeline**  
Office Timeline is now called **Lucen Timeline**, part of Lucen Software.
- Lucen Software is our new company name, bringing our products together under one platform.
- This is a name and logo update only. The product you use today is not changing.
  - Create timelines the same way you do today.
  - Your existing timelines and files stay the same.
  - Same team and support.
  - Fully compatible with previous versions.
  - If your organization manages updates, please check with your IT admin before installing.