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+Changes in [1.9.9](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.9.9) (2022-01-17)
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+## ✨ Features
+ * Add permission dropdown for sending reactions ([\#7492](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7492)). Fixes #20450.
+ * Ship maximised widgets and remove feature flag ([\#7509](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7509)).
+ * Properly maintain aspect ratio of inline images ([\#7503](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7503)).
+ * Add zoom buttons to the location view ([\#7482](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7482)).
+ * Remove bubble from around location events ([\#7459](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7459)). Fixes #20323.
+ * Disable "Publish this room" option in invite only rooms ([\#7441](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7441)). Fixes #6596. Contributed by @aaronraimist.
+ * Give secret key field an `id` ([\#7489](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7489)). Fixes #20390. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Display a tooltip when you hover over a location ([\#7472](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7472)).
+ * Open map in a dialog when it is clicked ([\#7465](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7465)).
+ * a11y - wrap notification level radios in fieldsets ([\#7471](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7471)).
+ * Wrap inputs in fieldsets in Space visibility settings ([\#7350](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7350)).
+ * History based navigation with new right panel store ([\#7398](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7398)). Fixes #19686 #19660 and #19634.
+ * Associate room alias warning with public option in settings ([\#7430](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7430)).
+ * Disable quick reactions button when no permissions ([\#7412](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7412)). Fixes #20270.
+ * Allow opening a map view in OpenStreetMap ([\#7428](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7428)).
+ * Display the user's avatar when they shared their location ([\#7424](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7424)).
+ * Remove the Forward and Share buttons for location messages only ([\#7423](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7423)).
+ * Add configuration to disable relative date markers in timeline ([\#7405](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7405)).
+ * Space preferences for whether or not you see DMs in a Space ([\#7250](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7250)). Fixes #19529 and #19955.
+ * Have LocalEchoWrapper emit updates so the app can react faster ([\#7358](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7358)). Fixes #19749.
+ * Use semantic heading on dialog component ([\#7383](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7383)).
+ * Add `/jumptodate` slash command ([\#7372](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7372)). Fixes #7677.
+ * Update room context menu copy ([\#7361](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7361)). Fixes #20133.
+ * Use lazy rendering in the AddExistingToSpaceDialog ([\#7369](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7369)). Fixes #18784.
+ * Tweak FacePile tooltip to include whether or not you are included ([\#7367](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7367)). Fixes #17278.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+ * Ensure group audio-only calls don't switch on the webcam on join ([\#20234](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/pull/20234)). Fixes #20212.
+ * Fix wrongly wrapping code blocks, breaking line numbers ([\#7507](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7507)). Fixes #20316.
+ * Set header buttons to no phase when right panel is closed ([\#7506](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7506)).
+ * Fix active Jitsi calls (and other active widgets) not being visible on screen, by showing them in PiP if they are not visible in any other container ([\#7435](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7435)). Fixes #15169 and #20275.
+ * Fix layout of message bubble preview in settings ([\#7497](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7497)).
+ * Prevent mutations of js-sdk owned objects as it breaks accountData ([\#7504](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7504)). Fixes matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#7822.
+ * fallback properly with pluralized strings ([\#7495](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7495)). Fixes #20455.
+ * Consider continuations when resolving whether a tile is last in section ([\#7461](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7461)). Fixes #20368 and #20369.
+ * Fix read receipts and sent indicators for bubble layout ([\#7460](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7460)). Fixes #18298 and #20345.
+ * null-guard dataset mxTheme to prevent html exports from exploding ([\#7493](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7493)). Fixes #20453.
+ * Fix avatar container overlapping give feedback cta ([\#7491](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7491)). Fixes matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#7987.
+ * Fix jump to bottom button working when on a permalink ([\#7494](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7494)). Fixes #19813.
+ * Remove the Description from the location picker ([\#7485](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7485)).
+ * Fix look of the untrusted device dialog ([\#7487](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7487)). Fixes #20447. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Hide maximise button in the sticker picker  ([\#7488](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7488)). Fixes #20443. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Fix space ordering to match newer spec ([\#7481](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7481)).
+ * Fix typing notification colors ([\#7490](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7490)). Fixes #20144. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * fix fallback for pluralized strings ([\#7480](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7480)). Fixes #20426.
+ * Fix right panel soft crashes chat rooms ([\#7479](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7479)). Fixes #20433.
+ * update yarn.lock and i18n ([\#7476](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7476)). Fixes #20426 and #20423.
+ * Don't send typing notification when restoring composer draft ([\#7477](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7477)). Fixes #20424.
+ * Fix room joining spinner being incorrect if you change room mid-join ([\#7473](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7473)).
+ * Only return the approved widget capabilities instead of accepting all requested capabilities ([\#7454](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7454)). Contributed by @dhenneke.
+ * Fix quoting messages from the search view ([\#7466](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7466)). Fixes #20353.
+ * Attribute fallback i18n strings with lang attribute ([\#7323](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7323)).
+ * Fix spotlight cmd-k wrongly expanding left panel ([\#7463](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7463)). Fixes #20399.
+ * Fix room_id check when adding user widgets ([\#7448](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7448)). Fixes #19382. Contributed by @bink.
+ * Add new line in settings label ([\#7451](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7451)). Fixes #20365.
+ * Fix handling incoming redactions in EventIndex ([\#7443](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7443)). Fixes #19326.
+ * Fix room alias address isn't checked for validity before being shown as added ([\#7107](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7107)). Fixes #19609. Contributed by @Palid.
+ * Call view accessibility fixes ([\#7439](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7439)). Fixes #18516.
+ * Fix offscreen canvas breaking with split-brained firefox support ([\#7440](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7440)).
+ * Removed red shield in forwarding preview. ([\#7447](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7447)). Contributed by @ankur12-1610.
+ * Wrap status message ([\#7325](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7325)). Fixes #20092. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Move hideSender logic into state so it causes re-render ([\#7413](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7413)). Fixes #18448.
+ * Fix dialpad positioning ([\#7446](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7446)). Fixes #20175. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Hide non-functional list options on Suggested sublist ([\#7410](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7410)). Fixes #20252.
+ * Fix width overflow in mini composer overflow menu ([\#7411](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7411)). Fixes #20263.
+ * Fix being wrongly sent to Home space when creating/joining/leaving rooms ([\#7418](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7418)). Fixes matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#7331 #20246 and #20240.
+ * Fix HTML Export where the data-mx-theme is `Light` not `light` ([\#7415](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7415)).
+ * Don't disable username/password fields whilst doing wk-lookup ([\#7438](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7438)). Fixes #20121.
+ * Prevent keyboard propagation out of context menus ([\#7437](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7437)). Fixes #20317.
+ * Fix nulls leaking into geo urls ([\#7433](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7433)).
+ * Fix zIndex of peristent apps in miniMode ([\#7429](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7429)).
+ * Space panel should watch spaces for space name changes ([\#7432](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7432)).
+ * Fix list formatting alternating on edit ([\#7422](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7422)). Fixes #20073. Contributed by @renancleyson-dev.
+ * Don't show `Testing small changes` without UIFeature.Feedback ([\#7427](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7427)). Fixes #20298.
+ * Fix invisible toggle space panel button ([\#7426](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7426)). Fixes #20279.
+ * Fix legacy breadcrumbs wrongly showing up ([\#7425](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7425)).
+ * Space Panel use SettingsStore instead of SpaceStore as source of truth ([\#7404](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7404)). Fixes #20250.
+ * Fix inline code block nowrap issue ([\#7406](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7406)).
+ * Fix notification badge for All Rooms space ([\#7401](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7401)). Fixes #20229.
+ * Show error if could not load space hierarchy ([\#7399](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7399)). Fixes #20221.
+ * Increase gap between ELS and the subsequent event to prevent overlap ([\#7391](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7391)). Fixes #18319.
+ * Fix list of members in space preview ([\#7356](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7356)). Fixes #19781.
+ * Fix sizing of e2e shield in bubble layout ([\#7394](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7394)). Fixes #19090.
+ * Fix bubble radius wrong when followed by a state event from same user ([\#7393](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7393)). Fixes #18982.
+ * Fix alignment between ELS and Events in bubble layout ([\#7392](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7392)). Fixes #19652 and #19057.
+ * Don't include the accuracy parameter in location events if accuracy could not be determined. ([\#7375](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7375)).
+ * Make compact layout only apply to Modern layout ([\#7382](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7382)). Fixes #18412.
+ * Pin qrcode to fix e2e verification bug ([\#7378](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7378)). Fixes #20188.
+ * Add internationalisation to progress strings in room export dialog ([\#7385](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7385)). Fixes #20208.
+ * Prevent escape to cancel edit from also scrolling to bottom ([\#7380](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7380)). Fixes #20182.
+ * Fix narrow mode composer buttons for polls labs ([\#7386](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7386)). Fixes #20067.
+ * Fix useUserStatusMessage exploding on unknown user ([\#7365](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7365)).
+ * Fix room join spinner in room list header ([\#7364](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7364)). Fixes #20139.
+ * Fix room search sometimes not opening spotlight ([\#7363](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7363)). Fixes matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#7288.
+
 Changes in [1.9.9-rc.1](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.9.9-rc.1) (2022-01-11)
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