TYPO3 v14 LTS

Editing content or page properties is now a bit easier. Instead of reloading the entire page, a window now opens on the right-hand side of the screen, while the page and page tree remain visible in the background. This allows users to make changes even faster without losing context.

Creating new pages in TYPO3 v.14 has never been easier. The new Page Wizard guides users step by step through filling out the relevant fields.

Speaking of wizards: Scheduled tasks can now be created and organized in a much more user-friendly way, with practical filters and sorting options.

Bookmarks were previously known as shortcuts. They are now easier to find and organize, and thanks to quick access links and groups, they allow users of large TYPO3 installations to find their pages easily.

For administrators and developers alike, it is extremely important to make informed decisions about website development. The new Reporting module shows exactly which types of content elements - and even which fields - are being used or not used. 

With this new, clear overview, opportunities for optimization can be easily identified, and you can learn more about how editors actually work on the website.

New dashboard tiles provide a clearer overview of backend system access and allow editors to seamlessly resume work on recently edited pages.

A list of recent backend user logins shows administrators exactly who logged in and when, without having to delve deeper into TYPO3 reports or logs.

The tile for recently opened pages and records. This is a particularly useful feature in large systems, saving editors the trouble of having to browse through the page tree or use the search function.

TYPO3 v14 also introduces several new features and improvements for forms integrated via the Forms Framework.

A single field can now handle multiple uploads, and rich-text formatting allows for more advanced design options for the forms themselves. Outgoing emails can also be customized more easily and without in-depth technical knowledge. Additionally, the entire editor has become more intuitive and practical to use, with improved navigation and a new search function. 

A lot has also changed under the hood. A data-driven approach replaces YAML-based storage, which can be implemented directly using a dedicated CLI command.

With the integration of Fluid Version 5.3, TYPO3 v14 offers additional options for flexible template development:

• File names no longer need to be in uppercase.
• New intelligent fallback mechanism for template resolution.
• Support for meaningful file extensions such as .fluid.html.
• Full CDATA support for embedded CSS and JavaScript.
• New ViewHelpers for metadata, content areas, records, and responsive images.
• New CLI command `fluid:analyze` for template validation and quality assurance.

For developers, this means greater flexibility and improved maintainability of Fluid templates.

The new Translation Wizard introduces a guided translation workflow that walks editors through every step of a TYPO3 translation. This feature makes translations even easier and is especially helpful for new users.

On the technical side, Symfony Translation provides improved handling of translation files. Both XLIFF 1.x and 2.x formats are supported. Additionally, with version 14, labels can be organized into domains.

For TYPO3 v14, the localization team made many backend languages available right from the start. TYPO3 gives users the option to use the entire backend in their preferred language. All that is needed are the language packs, which are available from the start for Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Lao, and Russian.