Author-it 2026.R2 Release Webinar - What's New

Summary

2026.R2 brings Author-it's first AI content assistance feature - CoAuthor - alongside improvements to Review workflows, the Translations API, Word publishing, Magellan search, and a platform visual refresh. CoAuthor launches as a limited trial, grounded in your own structured, published content. Jamie Simmonds walks through the full release in this webinar, recorded live on 4 June 2026 (US) and 11 June 2026 (EU).

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What's covered in this webinar

2026.R2 is where AI moves from output format to active authoring assistant - and where the structured content foundation laid in R1 starts to compound.

Jamie Simmonds walks through every update, including:

CoAuthor - AI content assistance (limited trial)

CoAuthor is AI content assistance built directly into the Author editor. It queries your organisation's own published, structured content to return context-aware suggestions based on the topic you are working on - without leaving the authoring workspace. Powered by Writer AI, it draws on what you have already approved rather than general training data. CoAuthor is available as a limited, request-based trial in 2026.R2. Spots are capped. If you are interested in participating, contact your account manager.

Platform brand refresh

Author-it Cloud gets a visual refresh in R2. Updated logos and colours to align with the current brand refresh.

Review improvements

Three improvements to Review workflows: a new Complete Editorial button for faster sign-off, instant review start so reviewers can begin as soon as a review is created, and 60-minute interval scheduling for tighter cycle control.

Word URL control

More precise control over how hyperlinks are published in Word outputs. Define how URLs render - giving teams better consistency across Word-based deliverables.

Translations API - reference files and job notes

The Translations API now supports reference files and job notes. Provide translators with context material and internal notes alongside the content being translated - without manual workarounds.

Magellan search enhancements

Further improvements to search performance and indexing in Magellan-published help portals, continuing the investment from R1.

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2026.R2 releases Sunday 21 June 2026. GX2 customers receive the update during the Sunday 06:00-10:00 UTC maintenance window. GX1 customers receive the update during the following Tuesday 20:00-24:00 UTC maintenance window.

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About this webinar

Hosted by: Jamie Simmonds

Dates: 4 June 2026 (US) / 11 June 2026 (EU)

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Release Webinar FAQ

Q: What is CoAuthor?
A: CoAuthor is AI content assistance built into the Author editor. It queries your organisation's own published, structured content to return context-aware suggestions based on the topic you are working on - without leaving the authoring workspace. It is powered by Writer AI and draws on approved, published content rather than general training data.

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Q: Is CoAuthor available to all Author-it customers?
A: No. CoAuthor launches as a limited, request-based trial in 2026.R2. Access is capped to a selected group of participants. Author-it is managing a controlled rollout to gather structured real-world feedback before broader availability.
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Q: How do I request CoAuthor access?
A: Contact your Author-it account manager to express interest. Your account manager will confirm whether trial spots are available and manage onboarding. Access is not self-serve - it is confirmed directly by Author-it.
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Q: What Review workflow improvements are in 2026.R2?
A: Three improvements: a Complete Editorial button for faster sign-off, instant review start so reviewers can begin as soon as a review is created, and 60-minute scheduling intervals for tighter control over review timing.
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Q: What changed in the Translations API?
A: The Translations API now supports reference files and job notes. Reference files let teams provide translators with supporting context material. Job notes allow internal notes to be attached to translation jobs - reducing manual workarounds and improving handoff quality.
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Q: When does 2026.R2 release?
A: 2026.R2 releases on Sunday 21 June 2026. GX2 customers receive the update during the Sunday 06:00-10:00 UTC maintenance window. GX1 customers receive the update during the following Tuesday 20:00-24:00 UTC maintenance window.
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Q: Where can I find the 2026.R2 release notes?
A: Release notes are published on the Author-it help portal at the time of release. Your account manager will send a direct link when the release goes live.
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Q: What was the headline feature in 2026.R1?
A: 2026.R1 introduced AION - Author-it's structured JSON publishing output built for LLM ingestion, RAG pipelines, and AI agent workflows. AION is live across all deployments at no extra cost. Learn more at https://www.author-it.com/aion

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