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 # Keyman Version History
 
+## 18.0.163 alpha 2025-01-06
+
+* docs: clarify that sections in KMX file might not be aligned (#12856)
+
 ## 18.0.162 alpha 2024-12-19
 
 * fix(mac): standardize interaction between OSK and physical keyboard (#12836)
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-18.0.163
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