: The 2018 release cycle introduced "First-Class Typography," featuring OpenType controls, support for Color Fonts (SVG, SBIX, and COLR), and advanced font grouping. These tools provided granular control over professional-grade typesetting.
: Addressed numerous bugs reported in the initial 14.0 release. QuarkXPress 2018 14.1
The 14.1 interface maintained its classic palette-driven workflow but felt more modern thanks to improved HiDPI support. Users noted that the software felt snappier when handling large, image-heavy documents compared to previous iterations. The addition of "JavaScript v8" support also allowed developers to automate complex tasks more efficiently than before. Summary of Improvements The 14
: The software added native PDF/X-4 export capabilities, ensuring that high-end print jobs met modern transparency and color management standards required by commercial printers. Summary of Improvements : The software added native
: Full support for macOS Mojave and Windows 10 (at the time) ensured compatibility with current hardware.
: To lower the barrier for switchers, version 14.1 improved the reliability of importing InDesign IDML files. This allowed for smoother transitions of legacy projects into the Quark environment while maintaining layout integrity.