Combined Workspace release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated May 4, 2026
  • 6 minutes to read
  • Consolidated page of all release notes for Workspace from Xanadu to Australia.

    How to use this page

    To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Workspace release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia.

    Tip:
    If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release."

    Important information for upgrading Workspace to Australia

    Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    New features

    Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Workspace.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    International characters supported in email addresses
    Enter international characters for email addresses without running into errors.
    Enable international characters for your users according to RFC6530 standards or disable them by changing a system property and performing additional configurations.
    Email client plugin system properties
    Ensure your agents leverage the latest functionality in the email client by using updated plugin (glide.ui.email.composer.enabled_plugins) and toolbar (glide.ui.email.composer.toolbar) system properties offered by default for Tiny MCE v6.
    Tags for Activity Stream records
    Use tags to categorize and filter records shown in the Activity Stream.
    As admins, you can enable, add, customize, and edit tags for your users' Activity Stream records.
    Reference searches with queries
    Help users access relevant reference search results by applying pre-filtered and removable query parameters to reference lists. These query parameters act as an addition to fixed queries that cannot be removed by end users.
    Client scripts for field decorators
    Add field decorators to field types using client scripts.
    Pre-filter records on the multi-record associator
    Pre-filter records with typeahead on the multi-record associator using scripts.
    Use a keyboard shortcut to insert response templates
    Enter the keyboard shortcut /r and a keyword to insert a response template directly into an email body.
    Configure response templates for email composer
    You can enable or disable response templates for agents with a system property.

    Yokohama

    Configure keyboard shortcut for response templates
    Use a keyboard shortcut to add response templates to journal fields within a form.
    Create collapsible content for email templates
    Hide email content behind an ellipsis in email templates.
    Configure the email composer in Core UI
    Access the latest Workspace features for email composer in the Core UI.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    Changes

    Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Workspace features.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    Context-based suggestions with @mentions
    Receive suggestions for users with access to the record when using @ mentions.
    Expand all tiles in the Activity stream
    Set a user preference to keep all tiles in the Activity stream expanded across cases and user sessions.
    Access control security model for the Activity stream
    Data filters and access rules provide role-based access control for viewing and editing tables in the Activity stream.
    Multiple records added from the multi-record associator load in the background
    Work on a record while the multiple records that were selected from the multi-record associator are added in the background.
    Attach display text to knowledge base links in the email composer
    Manage your email's appearance by attaching display text to knowledge base links.
    Infinite scroll for lists
    Use the Record List bundle to scroll through lists infinitely without pagination.
    Live updates for lists
    Use the Record List bundle to view live updates on lists without refreshing the page.
    Temporary lists available in the list menu
    Temporarily access personalized lists that are sent to you as links within the My Lists menu.
    Filter for hierarchy in condition builder
    The is within hierarchy field in the condition builder enables you to filter your list within a hierarchy instead of only direct reports.
    AI filter assist
    Convert everyday language into an encoded query with AI filter assist.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    Removed

    Between your current release family and Australia, some Workspace features or functionality were removed.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    Deprecations

    Between your current release family and Australia, some Workspace features or functionality were deprecated.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    Activation information

    Review information on how to activate Workspace.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    Workspace is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.

    Yokohama

    Workspace is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    Additional requirements

    If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Workspace we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    Browser requirements

    If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Workspace we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    Workspace doesn’t support mobile devices, Internet Explorer, or Microsoft Edge. Instead, use Microsoft Edge-Chromium or one of the other supported browsers that are listed in Browser support.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    Accessibility information

    Review details on accessibility information for Workspace, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    Screen Summarization
    Screen Summarization is a feature that supports visually impaired and low-vision users by providing AI-generated summaries of workspace pages and their sections. The summaries can be read aloud with a screen reader to help reduce navigation and comprehension time.

    Install Screen Summarization by requesting it from the ServiceNow® Store. Visit the ServiceNow® Store to view all the available apps and information about submitting requests to the store.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    Localization information

    If there are specific localization considerations for Workspace we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.

    Highlight information

    If there are specific highlight considerations for Workspace we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    • Add email addresses to recipient fields with more flexibility, including the ability to use international characters, edit email recipient pills, and view concise error messages for invalid or blocked addresses.
    • Categorize and filter records in the Activity Stream.
    • Help users access relevant reference search results by applying pre-filtered and removable query parameters to reference lists.

    See Workspace UI for more information.

    Yokohama

    • Navigate form templates with larger cards, sorting preferences, and favorites.
    • Add collapsible content to email templates and attach a display to knowledge base links.
    • Leverage the latest workspace features for email composer in the Core UI.
    • Use lists that have additional condition builder fields, infinite scroll, live updates, and saved temporary lists.
    • Provide role-based access control for viewing and editing tables in the Activity stream.

    See Workspace UI for more information.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Australia

    No updates for this release.