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title: Next Generation Authoring, updates to the schema editor
description: This release introduces some updates to the schema editor to make it easier for developers to make use of the features of Next Generation Authoring.
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# Next Generation Authoring- updates to the schema editor

**Release date: 3rd March 2025**

This release focuses on developers and includes [updates to the schema editor](#an-enhanced-schema-editor) to make it easier to take advantage of the new features in [Next Generation Authoring](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/). The [alt text icon](#alt-text-icon-on-the-media-card) is also now shown by default on the media card when you add an image to your content.

We've also improved performance and fixed some bugs. Check the [FAQs](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/) page for information on the latest bug fixes and outstanding issues.

## About Next Generation Authoring

Next Generation Authoring provides an enhanced authoring experience, with features for users and developers. It's currently switched off by default and we encourage you to [switch it on](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/) and start making use of the new features, including:

- An [enhanced "look and feel"](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/) available "out of the box" when you switch on Next Generation Authoring

- Control over [form layout](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/) using tabs, grids and dividers

- New features for developers including [customizable input fields](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/), [content palettes](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/) and [conditionals](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/)

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Visit the [What's new](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/) page for an introduction to the new features and see the [schema examples](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/) for ready made examples of the new features.

## An enhanced schema editor

The schema editor now includes a set of snippets that can be used to add ready made properties set up to use Next Generation Authoring features. The "Add property" menu includes properties set up for content palettes, conditionals, localized value sets and other features. Just choose the property you want to add and modify to meet your needs.

In the example below we're adding a content palette.

![Choosing to add a content palette property to the schema](https://cdn.media.amplience.net/i/ampproduct/next-gen-schema-editor-1?w=1880&fmt=png 'Choosing to add a content palette property to the schema')

A property configured with content palette params is added to the schema, ready to be modified.

![A property configured with content palette params is added to the schema](https://cdn.media.amplience.net/i/ampproduct/next-gen-schema-editor-2?w=1880&fmt=png 'A property configured with content palette params is added to the schema')

Auto complete has also been enhanced. From the menu shown when you type control space within a property, `ui:component`, `ui:component = "none"` and `readOnly` and `writeOnly` properties are now included for easy access.

![Auto complete has been enhanced](https://cdn.media.amplience.net/i/ampproduct/next-gen-schema-editor-3?w=1880&fmt=png 'Auto complete has been enhanced')

### Definitions

The definitions section of the schema now shows a preview for properties defined in partials, or in definitions within the same schema, that use Next Generation Authoring features.

## Alt text icon on the media card

If you have Next Generation Authoring turned on, then by default when you add an image to your content, the alt text icon will be displayed on the media card when you hover over the image. Click the icon to view or edit the alt text.

![Viewing image alt text on the media card](https://cdn.media.amplience.net/i/ampproduct/media-card-alt-text-1?w=1880&fmt=png 'Viewing image alt text on the media card')

For information about generating alt text automatically for images see [Working with image alt text](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/dev-tools/assets/image-alt-text/)

## Related pages

[Next Generation Authoring](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/)

[Schema examples- new features](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/)

[FAQs](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/schema-reference/)

[The schema editor](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/dev-tools/guides-tutorials/schema-editor/)

[Working with image alt text](https://amplience.com/developers/docs/dev-tools/assets/image-alt-text/)