--- sourceDocument: xanadu Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/xanadu/delta-washingtondc-xanadu Release : - xanadu ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - xanadu Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3xw bundleId : - delta3xw --- # Combined UI Builder release notes for upgrades from Washington DC to Xanadu # Combined UI Builder release notes for upgrades from Washington DC to Xanadu {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Xanadu * * Updated June 16, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 5 minutes to read Consolidated page of all release notes for UI Builder from Washington DC to Xanadu. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family UI Builder release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Washington DC to Xanadu. 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 UI Builder to Xanadu Before you upgrade to Xanadu, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Xanadu, new features were introduced for UI Builder. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | [Custom images](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=work-components&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Upload custom images in the Icon and Image components to match your existing imagery and branding. [Modeless Dialogs](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uib-modeless-dialog&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Overlay information on a page so you can interact with both the main content and the window content through a UI Builder Modeless Dialog. [Integration of UI Builder and Form Builder](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=access-form-builder&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Access Form Builder directly from within the form component on the UI Builder stage. [New theme for UI Builder](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=nav-uib&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : The ServiceNow® Tools and Admin theme is now applied to UI Builder to provide a consistent look and feel across builder applications. [Gap option available within columns](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=set-gap-between-components-in-columns&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : As of UI Builder version 25.2, if a column contains multiple components, set the gap between the components. | | Xanadu | [Set screen conditions declaratively](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=control-conditions-for-your-variant&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Control the visibility of pages using a condition builder as an alternative to writing a script. [Configure contextual sidebar with tabs](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-contextual-sidebar&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : The Contextual sidebar component now uses the Tabs component as a foundation instead of viewports for simplified configuration as a vertical set of tabs. [Control page layout for different device sizes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=responsive-authoring&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Create tailored pages that are appropriate for different size screens. [Retrieve data from varied sources for a component](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=multi-source-data-configuration&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : More easily add data from different data sources to a single component based on field mappings. [Support for multiple forms on a page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-forms-to-ui-builder-pages&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Add multiple forms and form controllers to a single page. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Xanadu, some changes were made to existing UI Builder features. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | [Column layout improvements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=column-layout&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Reorder, delete, add, and rename columns in column layouts from the content tree and the stage. [Controller component configuration improvements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=controllers&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the simplified component configuration for controller properties to more easily connect to data and scripts from UI Builder pages. [Simplified data binding](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=connect-data&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Bind data visually using a simplified process for specifying tables, variables, and formulas. [Data resource configuration improvements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-data-resources&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Browse, locate, add, and configure data resources using the new data drawer. [Simplified addition of tabs](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=tabs-components&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Add tabs in UI Builder pages right from the stage. [Improved image selection process](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=work-components&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : More easily browse available platform icons to use in the Icon component. [Simplified data binding](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=connect-data&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : As of UI Builder version 25.2, search for data bindings, browse data in a JSON view, and use undo-redo to correct any typos while binding. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Xanadu, some UI Builder features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Xanadu, some UI Builder features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate UI Builder. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | UI Builder is active by default. You can update to the latest version of UI Builder by downloading it from the ServiceNow Store. | | Xanadu | UI Builder is active by default. You can update to the latest version of UI Builder by downloading it from the ServiceNow Store. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for UI Builder we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for UI Builder we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | Internet Explorer isn't supported. | | Xanadu | Internet Explorer isn't supported for UI Builder. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for UI Builder, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for UI Builder we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for UI Builder we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-uibuilder-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Washington DC | * Receive more frequent updates to UI Builder now that it's available in the ServiceNow Store. * More easily link components to dynamic data through improved data binding and formula authoring. * Quickly find data resources through a new data drawer and an improved browsing experience. * Quickly edit column layouts and columns on a UI Builder page from the content tree or the stage. * Access Form Builder directly from within the form component on the UI Builder stage. * As of UI Builder version 25.2, use the new UI Builder home page to access recently opened experiences, obtain help for getting started using UI Builder, and create experiences or page collections. * As of UI Builder version 25.2, a new design-time experience provides a more WYSIWYG stage that helps improve page building efficiency. See [UI Builder](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ui-builder-overview&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Xanadu | * Explore a searchable library of videos, guided tours, and product documentation to develop and practice UI Builder skills. * Take guided tours to learn about features and complete tasks in UI Builder step-by-step. * Improve usability in low-light conditions by using dark theme. * Design pages that look good and function well across a variety of form factors such as laptops, tablets, and mobile devices using responsive authoring. * Fetch information from multiple data sources and more easily bind the data to components of your choice with a new multi-table data resource right from UI Builder. See [UI Builder](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ui-builder-overview&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]