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+Changes in [1.11.18-rc.1](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.11.18-rc.1) (2023-01-11)
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+
+## ✨ Features
+ * Make threads use new Unable to Decrypt UI ([\#9876](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9876)). Fixes #24060.
+ * Add edit and remove actions to link in RTE [Labs] ([\#9864](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9864)).
+ * Remove extensible events v1 experimental rendering ([\#9881](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9881)).
+ * Make create poll dialog scale better (PSG-929) ([\#9873](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9873)). Fixes #21855.
+ * Change RTE mode icons ([\#9861](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9861)).
+ * Device manager - prune client information events after remote sign out ([\#9874](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9874)).
+ * Check connection before starting broadcast ([\#9857](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9857)).
+ * Enable sent receipt for poll start events (PSG-962) ([\#9870](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9870)).
+ * Change clear notifications to have more readable copy ([\#9867](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9867)).
+ * combine search results when the query is present in multiple successive messages ([\#9855](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9855)). Fixes #3977. Contributed by @grimhilt.
+ * Disable bubbles for broadcasts ([\#9860](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9860)). Fixes #24140.
+ * Enable reactions and replies for broadcasts ([\#9856](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9856)). Fixes #24042.
+ * Improve switching between rich and plain editing modes ([\#9776](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9776)).
+ * Redesign the picture-in-picture window ([\#9800](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9800)). Fixes #23980.
+ * User on-boarding tasks now appear in a static order. ([\#9799](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9799)). Contributed by @GoodGuyMarco.
+ * Device manager - contextual menus ([\#9832](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9832)).
+ * If listening a non-live broadcast and changing the room, the broadcast will be paused ([\#9825](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9825)). Fixes #24078.
+ * Consider own broadcasts from other device as a playback ([\#9821](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9821)). Fixes #24068.
+ * Add link creation to rich text editor ([\#9775](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9775)).
+ * Add mark as read option in room setting ([\#9798](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9798)). Fixes #24053.
+ * Device manager - current device design and copy tweaks ([\#9801](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9801)).
+ * Unify notifications panel event design ([\#9754](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9754)).
+ * Add actions for integration manager to send and read certain events ([\#9740](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9740)).
+ * Device manager - design tweaks ([\#9768](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9768)).
+ * Change room list sorting to activity and unread first by default ([\#9773](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9773)). Fixes #24014.
+ * Add a config flag to enable the rust crypto-sdk ([\#9759](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9759)).
+ * Improve decryption error UI by consolidating error messages and providing instructions when possible ([\#9544](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9544)). Contributed by @duxovni.
+ * Honor font settings in Element Call ([\#9751](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9751)). Fixes #23661.
+ * Device manager - use deleteAccountData to prune device manager client information events ([\#9734](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9734)).
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+ * Display rooms & threads as unread (bold) if threads have unread messages. ([\#9763](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9763)). Fixes #23907.
+ * Don't prefer STIXGeneral over the default font ([\#9711](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9711)). Fixes #23899.
+ * Use the same avatar colour when creating 1:1 DM rooms ([\#9850](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9850)). Fixes #23476.
+ * Fix space lock icon size ([\#9854](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9854)). Fixes #24128.
+ * Make calls automatically disconnect if the widget disappears ([\#9862](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9862)). Fixes #23664.
+ * Fix emoji in RTE editing ([\#9827](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9827)).
+ * Fix export with attachments on formats txt and json ([\#9851](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9851)). Fixes #24130. Contributed by @grimhilt.
+ * Fixed empty `Content-Type` for encrypted uploads ([\#9848](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9848)). Contributed by @K3das.
+ * Fix sign-in instead link on password reset page ([\#9820](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9820)). Fixes #24087.
+ * The seekbar now initially shows the current position ([\#9796](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9796)). Fixes #24051.
+ * Fix: Editing a poll will silently change it to a closed poll ([\#9809](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9809)). Fixes #23176.
+ * Make call tiles look less broken in the right panel ([\#9808](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9808)). Fixes #23716.
+ * Prevent unnecessary m.direct updates ([\#9805](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9805)). Fixes #24059.
+ * Fix checkForPreJoinUISI for thread roots ([\#9803](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9803)). Fixes #24054.
+ * Snap in PiP widget when content changed ([\#9797](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9797)). Fixes #24050.
+ * Load RTE components only when RTE labs is enabled ([\#9804](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9804)).
+ * Ensure that events are correctly updated when they are edited. ([\#9789](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9789)).
+ * When stopping a broadcast also stop the playback ([\#9795](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9795)). Fixes #24052.
+ * Prevent to start two broadcasts at the same time ([\#9744](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9744)). Fixes #23973.
+
 Changes in [1.11.17](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.11.17) (2022-12-21)
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