New Entry Layout

Version 10.6 introduces a new layout for viewing and editing password entries. This layout was already available in the 10.5 version on an opt-in basis, in version 10.6 the new layout has been promoted to the default.

Why a new layout?

• Single component for both iOS and macOS to align the user-interface of both apps and reduce maintenance
• Responsive design (adapt based on screen width)
• Allows extending to variable font size on macOS
• Extensible to support more fields (like TOTP, attachments, and others in the future)
• Hide empty fields
• Show group as sub-title
• Improved readability (the information that matters most is displayed in a slightly larger font size)
• Username auto-completion

Options currently available exclusively in the new layout:

• The ability to add a One-Time Password
• Autocomplete username using most used usernames
• View file attachment

Empty fields hidden

To give you a better view of a password entry, the new layout automatically hides empty fields. Also, while adding a new entry, only the most common used fields are shown by default. To add one or more other fields (like Email or One-time Password) simply tap the '+' button in the bottom-right corner (on iOS) or click the '+ Field' dropdown in the top-right corner (on macOS) while editing or adding a password entry.

View/edit mode

On macOS, the new layout introduces the view/edit mode toggle which mobile users will recognize. As most interactions with password entries are reading or copying, the new layout has been optimized to support those interactions, like single-click to copy a field. This also prevents changing the entry unintended.

To make changes to an entry, simply click the Edit button at the top right.

Action buttons

On macOS, the new layout has moved several action buttons (the ones related to the entry viewed: Protect, Unhide and Browse) from the bottom bar to the bottom of the entry view, i.e. a little bit upwards.

The buttons are now regular sized to make it easier to perform these often-used actions.

In addition, the Browse action can also be initiated using the Control-L keyboard shortcut.

Password History

On iOS, the password history option has moved to the Password row, aligning with macOS

Notes font

By default, the new layout uses a proportional font to show/edit notes. If you prefer to use a monospaced (fixed-width) font for your notes, you can easily change this in the app settings.

How can I revert to the old layout?

Version 10.6 supports both the new layout (default) and the old layout. To revert to the old layout, open the pwSafe Settings and disable the "Use New Layout" option.

Important: Please leave a comment on our community site (or open a support request) if the new layout is not working correctly or needs improvement.

The old layout is planned to be removed in the 11.0 version, so it is important that any remaining issues are ironed out during the 10.6 release cycle.