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I'm still on 4.1
Any major features since then, or mostly bloat?
I'm using flatpack version which is much more up to date.
I think the big thing is compatibility with current Microsoft office versions.
So there is benefit from being on a newer version unless you're only using Libre and not sending each other people who are opening it in Microsoft office versions.