February 2025 Product Update: Windows Store App, Improved UI, and Readability Tools
February has been a productive month at Gorby, with significant improvements to our user interface, desktop app availability, and readability analysis tools. Here’s what’s new!
🪟 Gorby Now Available in Windows Store
We’re happy to announce that Gorby is now available in the Microsoft Store! This makes installing our desktop app easier than ever:
- Simple one-click installation through the official Windows Store
- Automatic updates managed through Windows Store
- No need for browser-based installation methods
You can find Gorby in the Microsoft Store at https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pgh0klf2stj or by searching for “Gorby” in the Microsoft Store app.
🧭 Redesigned Sidebar Interface
We’ve completely reworked our sidebar to make navigation more intuitive and visually appealing:
- Improved account details access
- Enhanced button display with animated hover effects
- New utility button at the top for quick access to:
- Desktop app installation
- Homepage navigation
- Support contact
These UI improvements make the app more responsive and enjoyable to use, while ensuring all the tools you need are just a click away.
📊 Improved Readability Scores Feature
We’ve begun a rework of our Readability Scores feature to make it more informative and intuitive to use:
- Grade levels now displayed directly in the summary
- Color-coding based on desired readability levels
- Detailed information pages for each readability formula
- Visual presentation of formulas and calculation methods
This update is still in progress, with more improvements coming soon. The enhanced readability scores make it easier than ever to ensure your content is appropriate for your target audience.
📚 New Readability Formulas Guide
To complement our improved readability tools, we’ve created a comprehensive guide covering all the formulas used in our readability analysis:
- Overview of major readability formulas
- Explanations of what each formula measures
- Guidance on when to use specific formulas
- Comparisons between different readability metrics
Check out our new Readability Formulas Guide to deepen your understanding of these essential writing tools.
🌟 Thank You!
As always, we’re grateful for your continued support and feedback. Your suggestions help shape Gorby’s development and ensure we’re building the text analysis tools you need.
