LibreOffice 26.8.2 has been released as the second maintenance update in the 26.8 series, addressing approximately 35 bugs without introducing new features. Key fixes include resolving a startup crash for macOS 27 users, restoring audio playback in Impress, and ensuring correct import of legacy Microsoft Office formats. Additionally, a regression in Calc regarding relative references has been corrected, and support for Microsoft Web Query files has been added. The Document Foundation recommends that users upgrade to this version, particularly those on macOS 27, while production users on version 26.2 should begin planning their transition as support for that version ends on November 30, 2026
LibreOffice 26.8.2 Downloads With ~35 Fixes For Crashes, Media, and Legacy Office Files
LibreOffice 26.8.2 shipped today as the second maintenance update in the 26.8 family, fixing roughly 35 bugs with no new features. The most urgent patch resolves a startup crash on macOS 27, while Impress audio playback gets fully restored and legacy Microsoft Office formats now import correctly. Calc's relative-reference regression is cleaned up and new support is added for Microsoft Web Query files. TDF advises 26.8 users to upgrade, with macOS 27 users moving immediately, and reminds 26.2 production users that support ends 30 November 2026.
