> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://padlet.blog/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The 2023 autumn release - URL: https://padlet.blog/the-2023-autumn-release/ - Published: 2023-11-21T17:44:01.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-01T22:03:02.000Z - Description: A summary of every new feature in our latest release. - Author: Max Evans - Tags: Meta This fall, Padlet released over 40 new features. This is one of our biggest releases and it includes some of our most requested features. We’ve added pinned posts, wide posts, breakout links, submission request links, and a suite of post customization options. We’ve added a lot, and we’ve built over one hundred templates to help you put it all together. Check out the major changes in our 2023 Autumn release: ## Templates Choose from over 100 pre-built templates instead of starting with a blank board. ![A screenshot of the gallery templates in the Make a padlet panel](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/3niXJHQ96cX1Nd.png) Gallery templates in the Make a padlet panel [Learn more](https://padlet.blog/templates/) ## Custom post fields Control the structure of posts on your padlet. Customize your post composer with editable placeholders, text fields, and attachment options. ![A screenshot of a post with custom post fields](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/2vXXNmZV7fA5yN.png) A post with custom post fields [Learn more](https://padlet.blog/postfieldscustomization/) ## Breakout links and submission request links Send links that provide access to only one section of your padlet, and send links that allow users to submit posts without seeing the rest of the padlet. ![A screenshot of a submission request link page](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/7DpA6QZB1y45rx.png) A submission request link page [Learn more](https://padlet.blog/share-links/) ## Customizable PDF exports Export your padlet as a formatted handout or slides. ![A screenshot of the Export as PDF panel](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/DsbC6K1ec2DgRE.png) The Export as PDF panel [Learn more](https://padlet.blog/customizable-pdf-exports/) ## Improvements to Safety Net We now offer control over Safety Net’s content standards and we’ve expanded Safety Net’s jurisdiction to audio, video, and comments. ![A screenshot of Safety Net's content safety standards](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/A2qrwhWd2CQWu2.png) Safety Net's content safety standards [Learn more](https://padlet.blog/improvements-to-safety-net/) ## ClassLink integration Backpack organizations can now manage users and allow sign-ins through ClassLink. ![A screenshot of the Log in page with ClassLink integration](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/9McauXNYwxLaVq.png) The Log in page with ClassLink integration [Learn more](https://padlet.blog/classlink-integration/) ## Recently deleted folder Deleted padlets will now be stored in a “Trash” folder on the dashboard. ![A screenshot of the dashboard with an arrow pointed toward the Trashed folder](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/8tCibfDakMKqP6.png) The dashboard with an arrow pointed toward the Trashed folder ## Pinned posts Pin a post to the top of your padlet. ![A screenshot of the pin post button](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/D4ajFwYsfBdEQj.png) The pin post button ## Wide posts Make posts wider to fill up the space on your padlet. ![A GIF of making posts wide on a padlet](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/AEBQGPvN4jiUfv.gif) Making posts wide on a padlet ## Semantic search on the dashboard Search for padlets on your dashboard with phrases or expressions related to the title or description of the padlet. ![A screenshot of semantic search in action](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/Czzw5DJSCAb1hM.png) Semantic search in action ## Improved comment formatting Format comment text with bold text, italic text, strikethrough text, inline code, and mentions. ![A screenshot of comments with formatting](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d2/25/d2258912-e0a6-4319-9265-8a9bd210577c/content/images/2023/11/3TkxTP3wFEuCxN.jpg) Comments with formatting ## Redesigned share panel The new share panel simplifies privacy settings and link sharing. ![A screenshot of the share panel](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/AvHxLbJ5GaYBVV.png) The share panel ## New Make a padlet panel The new Make a padlet panel includes templates and streamlines the creation of blank padlets. ![A screenshot of the Make a padlet panel](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/BhshhwuVmdL26V.png) The Make a padlet panel ## Open padlets in slideshow view Open a padlet in slideshow from the more menu on the padlet’s dashboard icon. ![A screenshot of opening a padlet in Slideshow](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/AxBNGTVKZwDxg2.png) Opening a padlet in Slideshow ## Change padlet format in the settings panel Select the button with a cog icon to open the settings panel and change format. ![A screenshot of changing a padlet's format](https://whimuc.com/TkTZXjhK8H2T1GN9BBu5c5/P3pBxQGgqUqzA.png) Changing a padlet's format ## Next feature release: Winter 2024 Our next feature release will be in the new year. See you then!