--- title: Be the First on Your Block to Rock Lectora 21 description: Apply for the Lectora Early Access program for exclusive access to Lectora 21 and try new features that make eLearning authoring even easier. image: https://blog.elblearning.com/hubfs/Be%20the%20First%20on%20Your%20Block%20to%20Rock%20Lectora%2021_Blog%20Featured%20Image%20800x500.png --- [![ELB-Learning_Logo_ColorRGB-white-text-1](https://blog.elblearning.com/hubfs/ELB-Learning_Logo_ColorRGB-white-text-1.png) ](https://elblearning.com/) ![Be the First on Your Block to Rock Lectora 21](https://blog.elblearning.com/hubfs/Be%20the%20First%20on%20Your%20Block%20to%20Rock%20Lectora%2021_Blog%20Featured%20Image%20800x500.png) # Be the First on Your Block to Rock Lectora 21 by [Stephanie Ivec](https://blog.elblearning.com/author/stephanie-ivec) | Nov 19, 2020 ![Be the First on Your Block to Rock Lectora 21_Blog Header 800x350](https://blog.elblearning.com/hubfs/Be%20the%20First%20on%20Your%20Block%20to%20Rock%20Lectora%2021_Blog%20Header%20800x350.png) A new version of [Lectora®](https://elearningbrothers.com/lectora/) is on the horizon and you could be one of the first to test-drive the new features. Apply for the Lectora Early Access program for exclusive access to the latest version of Lectora Desktop and the opportunity to experience a whole new way of authoring. ## **Lectora 21 — An Instructional Designer’s Dream Toolbox** Some of the new features you’ll get to try out include: ### An Improved User Experience - Cleaner, consistent, more user-friendly interface - Faster, easier to navigate and find what you’re looking for ### Workflow and Style Updates - New course frameworks with a focus on instructional design - Easier for users to get started quickly - Save and import custom color sets - Visual preview of inherited/excluded items - Live updates of inline variables in text blocks ### Enhancements to Buttons - Button Sets - Conditional actions based on Button States - Automated visited and selected states for buttons - Right Click convert image to button ### Tracking & Communication Updates - xAPI context enhancements for better reporting capabilities - The Mailto action returns! **These are just a few of the new features and enhancements we’re adding to Lectora 21. ** ## **Apply for the Early Access Program for a chance to see the rest before anyone else!** Limited spots are available. We’re looking for a mix of experienced and newer Lectora developers. Be prepared to share a little bit about your experience level and recent Lectora projects in the application form. Please note, if selected, you must meet the following system requirements to install Lectora: - Intel® or AMD® class processor with 500MB free RAM & 1GB free hard disk space - A monitor with a minimum resolution of 1024×768 - Microsoft Windows operating systems The Early Access Program will begin in mid-December and you’ll receive an email with more information if you’re selected to participate. 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