User files are now stored under the Windows user's "Personal Folder" directory on 2000, XP, and Vista. Due to Windows permissions issues this change was necessary. This also makes backing-up user files easier as these files are isolated to this directory.
This version has a new Sermon Illustrations feature.
Stronger Strong's implementation throughout the program. Popup ToolTips now in commentaries, dictionaries, notes, etc.
Alternate dictionaries keyed to Strong's numbers can be selected for display in popup ToolTips. Select "Options, Strong's # ToolTip..." from the e-Sword menu. All dictionary modules tied to Strong's numbers have been updated to accommodate this new feature.
Multiple monitors fully supported.
Antialiasing algorithm available in Graphics Viewer. This provides a clearer display image when shrinking under 100%. Select "Options, Antialiasing" from the Graphics Viewer menu to toggle use.
Fixed some Vista display issues.
This version has a new Gospel Harmony feature.
Additional Bible book abbreviations are recognized throughout the program such as Mt, Lk, Php, Jas, etc.
Added support for Japanese and Vietnamese modules.
This version has a new Scripture Memory tool.
The Commentary verse notes can be browsed using the new toolbar buttons.
Maximized views are maintained at next start-up.
Ctrl+Shift+C will copy the currently selected Bible verses using the formatting defined in the Copy Verses dialog.
Many more enhancements you can discover on your own :-)
OK, I repent, the little Bookmark tabs are back. It seems that some of the 2+ million users found a good use for them after all. They are now a display option and will
need to be turned on if you want to use them. To display them check the "Display Bookmark Navigator" menu item under the "Options" menu.
Locked Topic Notes will display the Background Texture if that option is turned on.
Topic Notes can be locked to prevent editing. All of the "Extras" have been updated to implement this feature.
The Bible Fonts can be customized for every language supported.
This is the first release where a feature has been removed. The little Bookmark tabs are no longer present. Their usefulness has long been superseded since version 1.0 when they were
introduced. The VerseList capability has been updated to replace this functionality as it is better suited to accommodate both quantity and organization. Right-click on a verse to add it
to the active VerseList.
Added support for Turkish modules.
The Bible Reading and Daily Devotions windows can be resized.
A Background Texture can be turned on to ease eye strain.
Highlighting of Search Results can be turned off.
Added support for Arabic modules.
This version has a new Bible Reading Plan feature.
The STEP Reader now has search capability. STEP libraries can also be read directly without the VOLUME.INI file.
The Parallel Bible has been greatly improved.
The Bible View can now be Split to allow viewing of distinct passages simultaneously.
The Commentary View and Dictionary View can now be unsynchronized for more studying flexibility.
The Search capability has been further refined.
Added support for Thai and Korean modules.
This version has a new Prayer Requests feature.
The Study Notes editor is now separate of the Topic Notes editor.
A range of Study Notes can now be printed together.
Verse Lists can now be reordered in canonical order. Also, you can add a range of verses to a Verse List.
The STEP Reader now displays footnotes.
This version has a new STEP Reader for viewing the various resources you may have invested in from QuickVerse, Bible Companion, and WORDsearch.
This version has a new Daily Devotions feature.
The Study Notes editor now implements Verse Notes, rather than Chapter Notes. Conversion of previous notes is automatic upon startup.
This version has new Extended Search features for the Commentaries and Dictionaries.
Graphics resources can now be printed full size, across multiple pages, if desired..
Improved language support by implementing Unicode fonts.
The Analyze Verses function can now include Strong's numbers.
This version has a new Extended Search feature. Search through multiple translations at once. Also, you can extend searching capability by including
synonyms.
This version has a new Analyze Verses feature. Determine word use counts for any selection of Scripture.
All Search dialogs are now modeless allowing them to remain open while working with the rest of the program.
The Copy Verses dialog has a new format, plus you can paste directly into your Study Notes from there.
The Spell Check can now be limited to any selected text, including a single word.
Each view now has a toolbar for accessing commonly used functionality.
The font can be customized for the popup ToolTips.
e-Sword can be setup to read its resources from another location, including a network path.
This version has a new Parallel Bible feature. Create your own Parallel Bible with up to any four translations.
This version has a new menu section named Window, and four new toolbar buttons at the far right, that will allow you to maximize the different views for maximum viewing pleasure
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Added Option to set the Scripture ToolTips to any specific translation.
Updated Copy/Print Verses dialog to allow the inclusion of Commentary notes.
Enhanced Search function with 'hits' count.
Added 'Fit Page' scale to the Print Preview feature of the Graphics Viewer.
Added 'Book' to the Quick Search choices on the Bible popup menu.
Added support for Chinese and Russian modules.
Included Dictionary word lookup while in the Bible Compare mode.
Added the Information dialog to the Commentary and Dictionary menus.
Added support for future modules containing Strong's numbers and/or the Apocrypha.
Fixed Alt-Tab usage when dialogs were active.
Plus many more enhancements you can discover on your own :-)