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# 2026-06

### Change Log:

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**Added:**

* **Generate layout with minimal whitespace in headline** \
  (Reduced Headline Whitespace in Generated Layouts)
* **Top Partial Headline Right-Aligned Layout**\
  (Introduced the TopPartialHeadlineRight layout)
* **Center Headline: New centered layout option**\
  (Introduced the New Center Headline layouts)
* **Filler Ads: Precision placement using exact measurements**
* **Filler Ads – Improved Section Header Handling**
* **New section header option `FirstRight`**\
  *(Places the header on its first right-hand page)*
* **Picture Story spreads: control main image spanning across the gutter/spine**
* **Support for placing** **related articles alongside Picture Story spreads**
* **Optimized Image Cropping for Double Truck Partial Headline Layouts**\
  (*Fixed layouts with vertically stacked images alongside the main image in PartialHeadline*)

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## Details:

### 1. **Generate layout with minimal whitespace in headline**

The layout engine now evaluates the whitespace within headline and prioritizes layouts that used the headline area more efficiently. By favoring layouts with less unnecessary whitespace, the system produces cleaner, more balanced, and visually appealing page designs.

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### **2. Top Partial Headline Right-Aligned Layout**&#x20;

Flow now supports a new Top Partial Headline Right layout, where the headline is positioned on the right and spans nearly the full width of the layout for improved readability. The remaining page elements are automatically arranged based on the available article content.

**Note:**

* The layout supports up to **three image objects,** including a **maximum of two image.**
* A layout can also be generated for articles containing a **standalone Fact/Quote.**
* The system generates different layout variations for **two-image, one-image, and zero-image** combinations.
* Images, facts, and quotes are automatically positioned to create a clean and balanced page layout.
* Images are automatically aligned to the **center** or **right** based on the available layout space.
* Two images placed below the main image are **center aligned** beneath it.
* A single image placed below another image is **left-aligned** with the parent image.
* Image placement follows the existing **AboveHeadline** layout behavior, ensuring a consistent visual experience across supported layouts

<figure><img src="/files/228EdC1fdd7zqmN2efgA" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p><strong>2 Image layout</strong><br>(Main and Sub side by side and non-image below sub)</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/mO76iZYmASQvcTBP2x4U" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p><strong>2 Image layout</strong><br>(Both sub and non-image below Main)</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/pnKm8K1fzWq6RQnjdmZ6" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p><strong>Single Image layout with one fact and without fact</strong> </p></figcaption></figure>

#### 3. **Center Headline: New centered layout option**  <a href="#id-5.-multispread-supporting-four-images-in-the-top-partial-headline-layout" id="id-5.-multispread-supporting-four-images-in-the-top-partial-headline-layout"></a>

Flow now supports a new Center Headline layout, where the partial headline is positioned at the center of the page with text flowing on both the left and right sides, creating a clean and balanced page design.

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The system generates different layout variations by arranging images, facts, and quotes above and below the headline.

**Note**:

* Supports **up to four-elements**, including a maximum of **two images**.
* Supports Up to **three elements** (images, facts, or quotes) below the headline.
* Supports up to **one fact box** per layout.
* Supports placing **up to two images above the headline**, either as a **single main image** or a **main image with a sub-image**
* Supports layouts with **facts, quotes, or both,** even **without images.**
* Images below the headline are automatically **center- or left-aligned**.
* Single image placed below another image is aligned with the **left side of the parent image.**
* A single-column f**act box can be positioned next to the headline**. When present, images below the headline are automatically placed to the right.
* Layouts with three elements below the headline follow the **same placement behavior** as the Top Partial Headline Right layout.

<figure><img src="/files/rKnbmOgUIQP4O4ADxa5K" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p><strong>Center headline layouts with 1 image + 1 fact placed next to the headline / Without images</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/o4KQLceqrPFSDElSIVMG" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Zero Image layout<br>(Only Fact) </p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/2ekvX1qEPBN7wrwIrv2i" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Center headline Layout with 1 image + 1 Fact + 1 quote</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/z8EEza4HhkN8jjMRUcuy" alt="" width="556"><figcaption><p><strong>Center headline Layout with 2 Image + 1 fact + 1 quote</strong> </p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/uEeU0r6cLjJIdQSSkhti" alt="" width="557"><figcaption><p><strong>Center headline layout where main + sub image placed above headline</strong> </p></figcaption></figure>

#### **4. Filler Ads: Precision placement using exact measurements**

Filler ad placement on ad-only pages has been enhanced to support precise space calculations using exact measurements, improving placement accuracy while maintaining compatibility with existing filler placement rules.

**Notes:**

* Available space for filler ad placement on ad-only pages is now calculated using **exact measurements** (e.g. fractional line heights) instead of rounding to whole editorial lines.
* Fractional-height filler ads (e.g., an 11.47-line equivalent) are correctly evaluated and placed when sufficient space is available.
* The new setting `minFractionalSpaceBetweenAdAndFiller` controls the minimum gap between booked ads and filler ads, and between multiple filler ads on the same ad-only page.
* If `minFractionalSpaceBetweenAdAndFiller` is not configured, the system falls back to the existing `minimumSpaceBetweenAdAndFiller` value.
* Filler placement behavior on pages containing editorial articles remains **unchanged**.
* All previously supported filler ad placement rules continue to work as expected.

<figure><img src="/files/qamos3NNZZFPJZ7jvjp2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/psWJPhLQKtywNhrHdSCZ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/u8cfOhkFFfJe8TWMzMDZ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### 5. Filler Ads – Improved Section Header Handling

Section header handling on ad-only pages for filler ad placement has been aligned with the behavior used for booked ads, providing more consistent page layouts on ad-only pages.

**Notes:**

* Full-page filler ad can now be placed without being restricted by section header calculations.
* Section headers will be hidden for pages containing a single full-page filler ad and remain visible for pages with smaller filler ads or multiple ads.
* Filler ads now respect the existing section header overlap setting, ensuring consistent behavior with booked ads.
* Full-page filler detection is configurable, allowing the feature to adapt to different page formats and customer requirements.
* If no full-page threshold is configured, the page height is used by default.
* Existing behavior for normal booked ads remains unchanged.

<figure><img src="/files/Shg8L5Xxe5eBQmVuUfeF" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/LeS94TLIgJbEUu39hGRV" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Full-page filler ad placed without being restricted by section header</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

#### **6. New section header option First Right**

Introduced `FirstRight` for Section Header placement, placing the header on its first occurrence on an odd-numbered (right-hand) page.

<figure><img src="/files/RmTfl11WnGT0G8wJnf6o" alt=""><figcaption><p>Section header placed at its first occurrence on an odd-numbered (right-hand) page.</p></figcaption></figure>

#### **7. Picture Story spreads: control main image spanning across the gutter/spine**

User can now control Images from Spanning Across the gutter in Picture Story Spread.

<figure><img src="/files/xVZ2qq4vresVN41iHGlO" alt=""><figcaption><p>The main image is not spanning the gutter.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/WcTVSoGlvpoo0gX8K1gC" alt=""><figcaption><p>The main image is not spanning the gutter.</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 8. Support for placing related articles alongside Picture Story spreads

Picture Story spreads can now include **related articles**. This enables richer page layouts by combining a picture story with up to a configurable number of smaller related articles.

**Notes:**

* when multiple sizes are allowed, the system aims to fit the maximum number of related articles and chooses the smallest size that achieves that.
* If related articles cannot be placed at any configured width, the picture story is generated at its **full canvas width** without related articles.
* There is **no impact on Single Page Picture Story articles**; they continue to behave as before.

<figure><img src="/files/luYkjpe553kfKeCC3Km9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Related article is placed alongside the picture story article.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/705Pf38mm6hZZpr2Awo5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Related article is placed alongside the picture story article.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/2IuGZuCM3YnExXBhgzNe" alt=""><figcaption><p>Related article is placed alongside the picture story article.</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 9.Optimized Image Cropping for Double Truck Partial Headline Layouts

Enhanced the image selection logic for "Partial Headline" double truck layouts to ensure more balanced and minimal cropping across all sub-images.

**Note:**&#x20;

* **Optimized Layout Selection:** Fixed layouts where images are vertically stacked next to the main image in **PartialHeadline** spread layout. The system now intelligently selects image combinations that minimize the total crop percentage.
* **Even Cropping:** Instead of concentrating heavy cropping on a single image, the logic now favors a more even distribution, ensuring that all sub-images maintain a more natural and consistent aspect ratio.

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