As the year comes to a close, it’s a good moment to pause and look at what came together in Zoho Writer this year.
Documents exported as DOCX
Mail merges triggered
PDFs exported
New writers joined
Content creation & Review
Every document begins with content and structure. In 2025, we focused on making it easier to bring content into Writer, work with long and complex documents, and keep everything structured, searchable, and consistent as documents grow.
AI and writing assistance
Search that understands meaning and context
Instead of hunting for exact words, you can now find content based on what you’re actually looking for. Read more
Writing assistants where you already work
Integrations with tools like ChatGPT let you refine, improve, and explore content without leaving Writer. More info
SEO checks inside the editor
Optimization happens where writing happens. No more switching tools mid-flow. Blog
Quick summaries for long documents
Reviewing lengthy files is easier when you can start with a clear overview. Know more
Structure that holds up as documents grow
Built-in support for long documents
Captions, cross-references, and tables of figures help keep large files readable and organized. Read more
Cleaner formatting on paste
Tables copied from other tools retain their structure, saving cleanup time. More info
Brand consistency, built in
Organizations can upload and use custom fonts across documents. Know more
Secure sharing beyond your team
Share fillable forms with external users using one-time passwords, without requiring a Zoho account. Read more
Document Automation
Documents don’t exist in isolation. They’re part of processes for things like invoices. contracts, and approvals. Forms that come back half-filled and need follow-ups. This year, automation in Zoho Writer moved closer to how complex real-world business workflows actually work.
Workflow-driven document processes
Visual workflow designer
Build document workflows with conditions, approvals, and delivery steps using a no-code interface. Learn more
Event-driven document creation
Generate documents automatically when something happens in another app. More info
Intelligent forms and data capture
Prefilled interactive forms
Convert merged documents into smart forms that come prefilled with known data. More info
AI-assisted form setup
AI and OCR help identify and label form fields automatically, cutting down on repetitive setup work. More updates here
Advanced doc generation that handles real inputs
Flexible merge templates
Handle real-world inputs such as file uploads, payments, conditional attachments, dynamic folders, and approval steps. Keep reading
Bulk label generation
Generate labels or badges at scale using data from CRM, Sheets, or Creator. Read more
PDF access controls
Apply password protection and restrict copying or printing for exported documents. Know more
Desktop & Mobile app Improvement
Work doesn’t always happen in one place or one device. Sometimes it’s on a train, between meetings, or on a tablet at home. In 2025, we focused on making sure Writer keeps up wherever work happens.
Desktop improvements
- Export documents as PDFs with support for password protection and view, copy, and print restrictions, including support for editing protected files
- Faster app launch and document opening
- Stability improvements across installation, dashboards, shapes, and printing.
Android updates
- Pen-based document interaction using Samsung S Pen for writing, annotating, and navigation
- Faster multi-file handling for importing and managing multiple documents together
- Desktop-like workflows using Samsung DeX and Link to Windows
- Home screen widgets for quick access to recent documents and actions. Blog
iOS updates
- Easier navigation through long documents using headings and sections
- Smarter image editing directly within documents
- PDF to merge, fillable, or signature-ready template conversion
- Integrated access to files from Zoho WorkDrive and other Zoho apps
- Quick feedback sharing with fewer steps. Blog
Thank you for
2025
This year was about listening closely and building carefully. Every improvement came from how people actually use documents, not how they’re "supposed to" do things.
In 2025, Zoho Writer also marked its 20th year. Over two decades, Writer has grown alongside how teams work with documents, from simple drafting to complex, automated workflows.
Thank you for writing, reviewing, automating, and trusting Zoho Writer with your work. We’re excited to keep improving the way documents come together.
Here’s to another year of smoother document work.
Looking ahead to
2026
As we move into 2026, the focus remains on making it easier to take documents from start to finish, without switching between tools and with fewer manual steps across the document lifecycle.
Smarter creation
Content Library, AI commands, spell check, automation
Controlled collaboration
Page & section locks, flexible reviews, custom doc workflows
Flexible automation
Support for third-party sign services, envelop signing, payment fields
Industry-ready add-ons
Chemical drawing & analysis tool, Legal doc analyzer
Secure at scale
Sensitivity labels, faster doc & PDF generation, enterprise controls
Try out these features in Writer. Need a walkthrough? Book a demo with us. We also host live Writer webinars every second Thursday of the month where we talk about features, use cases, and best practices.