RTL Helper v2.4.2 - Patch Update
Description Enhancement

Clarified Extension Purpose: Updated extension description for better clarity
Previous: "Extension to convert content to right-to-left (RTL) for web pages"
New: "Fix right-to-left (RTL) layout problems on websites"
More Accurate: Better reflects actual functionality


Reason for Change

The old description was misleading ("convert content" implied changing text direction)
New description accurately represents fixing layout and styling issues
Sets proper user expectations
Improves discoverability for users seeking RTL solutions


Multilingual Update
Description updated in supported languages:

English, Persian/Farsi, Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu
(Note: Kurdish and Pashto descriptions will be added in a future update)


Technical Note

Only metadata/description updated in messages.json files
No code changes from v2.4.1
All features and functionality remain identical


RTL Helper v2.4.1 - Hotfix

🔧 Fix Applied

• Removed Restriction: copilot.microsoft.com is now supported by RTL Helper
• Fixed CSS Injection: Removed automatic CSS injection in new tabs that caused conflicts

📝 Note

This is a minor hotfix to restore functionality on Microsoft Copilot.
All other features remain unchanged from v2.4.

RTL Helper v2.4 - Release Notes
Bug Fixes

Site Settings Preservation: Each website's settings are now completely independent
Instant CSS Updates: Custom CSS changes apply immediately
Update Stability: User preferences are preserved during updates


Performance Improvements

Faster RTL Switching: RTL changes apply more quickly
Better Mobile Support: Improved interface on mobile and tablet devices
Reliable Shortcuts: Ctrl+Shift+1 shortcut works more consistently


Interface Enhancements

Clearer Status Display: Current site status is shown more clearly
Better Error Messages: Error messages are more user-friendly


Recommended: Install this update for reliable per-site settings management and improved performance.

RTL Helper v2.3 Release Notes

Some Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

RTL Helper v2.2 Release Notes
What's Fixed

Hotkey Issue Resolved - Ctrl+Shift+1 now works correctly
Enhanced Site Blocking - Better protection for browser admin pages
UI Polish - Smoother animations, better mobile support


Browser Support

Works on Edge, Firefox, and Chrome
Auto-updates enabled


Changelog - Version 2.1
New Features

Added "Force styling" option to override site default styles
Added "---" option to preserve original site font
Full support for 5 languages (Persian, English, Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu)


Bug Fixes

Fixed "Could not establish connection" error in message passing
Proper handling of restricted pages (browser management pages)
Improved site status display logic
Fixed "Forget site settings" button behavior


Optimizations

Unified translation system for all messages
Advanced error handling between components
Automatic content script injection when needed
Improved performance on mobile devices


Internationalization

Complete UI translation
RTL and LTR support
Automatic text direction based on language


Release Notes - RTL Helper v2.0.0
New Features

Added intelligent per-site settings management
Implemented automatic domain-specific preferences
Added real-time settings synchronization between tabs
Introduced URL-based options page with domain context


Improvements

Enhanced user interface with domain display
Improved settings persistence across browser sessions
Better visual feedback for site-specific preferences
Optimized popup interface with instant apply functionality


Technical Changes

Restructured storage architecture for per-site preferences
Implemented domain detection and automatic settings loading
Added URL parameter handling for options page
Enhanced background script for tab management


Bug Fixes

Fixed settings display issues when switching tabs
Resolved popup status text synchronization problems
Eliminated duplicate code in settings management
Improved reliability of real-time CSS updates


UI/UX Enhancements

Removed redundant "Save for this site" button
Added visual indicators for sites with saved preferences
Improved mobile touch interface responsiveness
Enhanced keyboard shortcut reliability


Internationalization

Added complete Persian localization
Implemented Arabic language support
Added Hebrew interface translation
Included Urdu language coverage


Release Notes - RTL Helper v1.6.0

New Features

• Added automatic RTL state reset when browser restarts
• Enhanced Firefox and Edge browser support

Improvements

• Better state synchronization between browser sessions
• Enhanced user experience with consistent RTL state management

Technical Changes

• Implemented runtime.onStartup listener for automatic state reset
• Added browser-specific background scripts

Bug Fixes

• Fixed RTL state persistence issues after browser restart
• Improved state synchronization between popup and background processes

Release Notes - RTL Helper v1.5

New Features

• Added real-time synchronization between popup UI and storage state
• Popup now automatically updates when RTL state changes via keyboard shortcuts
• Enhanced visual feedback for switch button state

Improvements

• Optimized storage change listeners for better performance
• Reduced code redundancy by removing duplicate status update calls
• Improved UI consistency across different interaction methods

Technical Changes

• Implemented chrome.storage.onChanged listener in popup
• Removed manual status update calls from multiple locations
• Added CSS-based visual indicators for switch state

Bug Fixes

• Fixed popup UI not updating when using keyboard shortcuts
• Resolved visual inconsistency in switch button state display

RTL Helper - Release Notes v1.4

What's New

• Added multi-language support (Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu)
• Automatic RTL/LTR direction detection
• Improved mobile touch support
• Enhanced accessibility features

Technical Updates

• Implemented comprehensive i18n system
• Performance optimizations
• Better content script compatibility

GitHub Repository

Changelog - Version 1.3

Updates and Improvements:
Improved mobile compatibility with customized CSS and targeted JavaScript enhancements for a seamless user experience across devices.
Refined visual design and interface consistency on both desktop and Android platforms.
Enhanced navigation with intuitive back buttons, eliminating the need to manually close windows.
Added the ability to close the menu by pressing the settings button, significantly improving usability on mobile devices.
Resolved various bugs and implemented performance optimizations for greater stability

Changelog - Version 1.1 to 1.2

New Features
Keyboard Shortcuts Support: Added keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+R) for toggling RTL functionality
Dark/Light Theme Support: Automatic theme synchronization with browser's color scheme
Advanced Settings Page: Dedicated options page with custom CSS capabilities
Reset to Default Feature: Added one-click reset functionality for all settings

Improvements
Enhanced User Interface: Modernized popup design with improved responsive layout
Settings Management: Streamlined settings architecture with better storage handling
Accessibility Improvements: Better contrast ratios and visual indicators
Performance Optimization: Reduced memory usage and improved content script efficiency

Technical Updates
Manifest Configuration: Updated permissions structure for better security
Event Handling: Improved message passing between background, content, and popup scripts
Error Handling: Enhanced error recovery and fallback mechanisms
Code Refactoring: Restructured codebase for better maintainability

Bug Fixes
Fixed body tag direction styling application issue
Resolved font family selection persistence problem
Corrected keyboard shortcut display when no shortcut is set
Fixed synchronization issues between multiple browser tabs

Upgrade Notes
Existing user settings will be preserved during upgrade
Keyboard shortcuts may require browser restart to take effect
No data migration required from previous versions

Security
Maintained minimal permission requirements
No additional external dependencies added
Enhanced content security policy configuration

Release Notes - Version 1.1.0
What's New

Added advanced settings page for custom font selection and CSS customization
Improved error handling and messaging between extension components
Fixed tab communication issues that prevented style updates
Added proper storage change listeners for automatic settings application


Technical Changes

Replaced Promise-based messaging with callback system for Firefox compatibility
Added chrome.storage.onChanged listener for real-time settings updates
Enhanced content script injection and error recovery
Added comprehensive console logging for debugging


Bug Fixes

Fixed "Could not establish connection" errors
Resolved "chrome.tabs.sendMessage is undefined" issues
Addressed problems with advanced settings not applying correctly
Improved compatibility with various website structures


Security Notes

No changes to permission requirements
Maintains same security model as previous version
All user data remains local to the browser


Compatibility

Requires Firefox 60 or higher
Compatible with all supported Firefox platforms