SuperNova Magnifier 25.01

Please note: The features and improvements listed on this web page are available in SuperNova Magnifier and Screen Reader version 25.01.
Some features are not available across all SuperNova Editions. 

Introducing SuperNova version 25.01

SuperNova 25 is now available. This version introduces smarter notification tracking, flexible web navigation, expanded voice and additional Braille options, with improved whiteboard connectivity for education.
It also delivers broader app support, performance boosts and a range of fixes to enhance accessibility and ease of use.

 

The new and improved SuperNova features in version 25 include: 

• Notification Finder - so you can review missed Windows notifications
• Toggle Web Quick-Navigation Keys - for better website compatability
• Install Additional Voices - directly from the Control Panel
• LibLouis Braille Tables - offering you 160+ new options
• Whiteboard Connectivity Mode - for secure cross-network access
• New Podcasts - available in the Medica section
• View Latest Release Notes - directly from the Control Panel
• New App Support - includes voice access toolbar, Microsoft CoPilot and Snipping Tool.
• Additional fixes and improvements to enhance performance and ensure SuperNova continues to stay up to date with Microsoft 365.  

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What's New in SuperNova Version 25.01

Notification Finder

The new Notification Finder makes it easier to keep track of Windows notifications that may have appeared while you were working on another task. Use it to quickly and easily review the Windows notifications you may have missed when your attention was elsewhere.  

 

Open the Notification Finder and its simple, intuitive interface enables you to review a list of notifications you have received while using SuperNova. You can:  

• Browse a list of notifications, which supports first letter navigation, to easily jump to the notification you want to review. 
• Navigate to the edit box to read the notification text in full.  
• Use the Refresh button to update the list if you receive more notifications while the Notification Finder dialog is open. 
• Use the Clear button to clear the list when you are up to date. 

To open Notification Finder: 

1. Open the SuperNova Control Panel. 
2. Open the "General" menu (ALT + G). 
3. Select "Notification Finder". 

You can also quickly access Notification Finder using Layered Hotkeys:
Press CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR, F3 (or CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR, Y, N). 

 

Please note:
Notification Finder captures the pop-up notification text while SuperNova is running. If a notification appears when SuperNova is not running, then this is not captured. Similarly, the use of modes like "Do Not Disturb" will prevent notifications appearing and thus prevent them being added to Notification Finder. 

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Toggle Web Quick Navigation Keys On / Off

To improve flexibility and a better browsing experience across a wider range of websites, SuperNova now has the option to toggle the Web Quick Navigation keys on and off.  
 
Some websites - including YouTube and Facebook - provide single-letter access keys to aid keyboard navigation. Occasionally, these keyboard commands conflict with SuperNova Web Quick Navigation Keys. 

For example, on YouTube you can press K to pause and start video playback. Meanwhile pressing K in SuperNova enables you to move to the next link on a webpage. 

From the release of SuperNova Version 25.01, you can now temporarily toggle SuperNova Web Quick Navigation Keys Off. This enables you to use the website’s single-letter access keys instead. 

To Toggle SuperNova Web Quick Navigation Keys On / Off:  
Press LEFT CONTROL + CAPS LOCK + 8  
or, if you are using the Laptop Universal Hotkey Set:
Press LEFT CONTROL + LEFT SHIFT + CAPS LOCK + 3. 

With Quick Navigation Keys toggled off, you can continue to use core Dolphin Cursor navigation keys such as Arrow Keys, HOME, END, TAB, etc. to navigate the webpage.  
 
You can also continue to move to key elements by using the following commands (include SHIFT to move to the previous element): 

• Press CAPS LOCK + B to move to the next button. 
• Press CAPS LOCK + C to move to the next list box. 
• Press CAPS LOCK + E to move to the next edit area. 
• Press CAPS LOCK + F to move to the next form element. 
• Press CAPS LOCK + H to move to the next heading. 
• Press CAPS LOCK + K to move to the next link. 
• Press CAPS LOCK + L to move to the next list. 
• Press CAPS LOCK + R to move to the next radio control. 
• Press CAPS LOCK + T to move to the next table. 
• Press CAPS LOCK + X to move to the next checkbox. 

Install Additional Voices

SuperNova Version 25.01 enables you to install additional voices directly from the SuperNova Control Panel, without having to re-run the installation program.  

To install additional voices: 

1. Open the SuperNova Control Panel. 
2. Open the "Speech" menu (ALT + S). 
3. Select "Voice Preferences". 
4. Select the "Voice and Language Configuration" page. 
5. Select "Install Additional Voices". 

TIP: You can use Layered Hotkeys to go directly to the "Voice and Language Configuration" page : Press CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR, S, L. 
 

New Podcasts 

Discover new podcasts and listen to more of your favourite shows within SuperNova. 

Go to the "Media" section of the SuperNova Control Panel and select "Podcast" to add, remove and search for a wide range of podcasts from around the world. 

 

View What’s New 

To help you stay informed about the new developments, changes and fixes in every SuperNova release, you can now easily access SuperNova Release Notes. These are available for the latest improvements 

To view this information, simply open the SuperNova Control Panel "General" menu and select "Latest Release Notes".