HI, new to the forums but have used Scrivener a long time. I see that there is an update compatible with Mac 26.x Tahoe but I’m wondering… I am in no rush to update to the new Mac OS, for a number of reasons unrelated to Scrivener… But I’m wondering if it is a good idea to wait for more bugs to be ironed out or to just skip the learning curve on the update. I am in the middle of a project and don’t want to waste time figuring things out. I am curious to hear from anyone who has done the Scrivener update. Is it rock solid? Is there any reason that NOT updating right now could be a bad idea?
Hi Palafo, and welcome to the forum.
If you search the Scrivener for macOS threads for either Tahoe or Scrivener 3.5, you’ll see a number of posts about various bugs and workarounds.
I’ll point specifically to this post by our founder and macOS developer, noting the bugs he’s encountered with macOS 26 Tahoe.
Earlier in that thread, this post by our Head of Support notes some issues as well.
I tend to get most of my software from small companies, and I’ve seen those developers say they’ve encountered similar issues with readying their software for Tahoe. Since that’s the case, I’m personally holding off on that upgrade.
Many users have upgraded and aren’t seeing any issues at all. As with so many things in life, your experiences may vary.
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Me … not going to upgrade until I have a need, and the need not there now. No way, in my view, to base the decision on if others see or report issues. There are bugs and issues, but some of it anecdotal and while surely real, perhaps the odds of affecting me are not great. But it’s down to need. I have no need. Probably will upgrade in the new year. Looking forward to those new icons!!!
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If you don’t have a pressing need to do it (and have not upgraded other devices such as your iPhone), I don’t see any reason to upgrade until whatever patch comes after macOS 26.2, which is due next month. While most of the big issues in 26.0 (and 26.0.1) have been squished, and UI improvements landed in 26.1, I’m hearing of (and seeing) lots of fresh glitches in the beta of 26.2… and honestly not sure I trust Apple to resolve them all before they push the pre-Christmas release.
Having said all of that (so many version #!), I’ve not had major issues with 26.1, and Scrivener (3.5.1) is very polished for the set of features I use.
But I’m also a software engineer and I have… opinions… about the quality of Apple’s OS software right now. Wait for a 26.2.1…?
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Hi Palafo.
It’s been a long time since I uptaded my Window’s version. But I think that if the OS were a little like the Window’s, they wouldn’t change a lot of things. Although, I’m doesn’t like to stop projects for understanding updates too.
Hope you find a middle ground there!
Cheers!
Your gut feeling is right, hang-fire until you’ve finished your project. The biggest gripe I have with Tahoe is the removal of Launchpad - didn’t realize how much I used it until Apple removed it.
I’m not a mega fan of this, but it is there, sort of, but has mutated a bit:
CMD+Space to bring up spotlight, then CMD+1 for apps (what was Launchpad, except now with a filterable list), CMD+2 for files, CMD+3 for actions and CMD+4 for the new Clipboard with history.
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In theory ⌘space1 (and the other numbers) should also work as a one step-shortcut. Can’t confirm, still on Sequoia.
You are correct! You can shortcut it with a three-key sequence.
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Thanks for the replies. This confirms my feeling I should just hold off a while. The project is going to last more than several months, but I’d rather see any bugs get ironed out.
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Frankly, that’s hoping for a lot. 
I suspect there will always, like it’s always been, be “talk” here and there of macOS bugs.
You are making the right decision, in my opinion. I hope your project is more important than messing with new icons!
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