Update release notes and other docs for PS7.6-p5 release #12401

sdwheeler · 2025-10-01T19:12:10Z

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Update release notes and other docs for PS7.6-p5 release

Fixes AB#494572
Fixes The parameter -NativeFallback is added to Register-ArgumentCompleter to support registering a cover-all completer for native commands #12321
Fixes Update PSReadline documentation for InvokePrompt behavior change. #12157
Fixes Allow opt-out of the named-pipe listener using the environment variable 'POWERSHELL_DIAGNOSTICS_OPTOUT' #12403
Fixes The PSDiagnostics module in PowerShell 7 will be updated to work with the "PowerShellCore" ETW provider #12091

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…oftDocs#12419) * Upcase H2 headers * Fix structure of About files * Update outputtype recommendations * Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: Mikey Lombardi (He/Him) <[email protected]> --------- Co-authored-by: Mikey Lombardi (He/Him) <[email protected]>

Fix structure of About files Update PS7.6-p5 release notes and other docs

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Minor corrections for formatting, otherwise LGTM

michaeltlombardi · 2025-10-08T14:47:45Z

reference/7.4/PSReadLine/About/about_PSReadLine_Functions.md

+change the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has
+left the screen buffer.
+
+Calls to InvokePrompt with no Y position argument immediately return if the


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Calls to InvokePrompt with no Y position argument immediately return if the

Calls to `InvokePrompt` with no Y position argument immediately return if the

michaeltlombardi · 2025-10-08T14:48:05Z

reference/7.4/PSReadLine/About/about_PSReadLine_Functions.md

-the current directory.
+Attempt to erase the current prompt and call the prompt function to redisplay
+the prompt. Useful for custom key handlers that change state. For example,
+change the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has


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change the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has

changing the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has

reference/7.5/PSReadLine/About/about_PSReadLine_Functions.md

michaeltlombardi · 2025-10-08T14:48:28Z

reference/7.5/PSReadLine/About/about_PSReadLine_Functions.md

+change the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has
+left the screen buffer.
+
+Calls to InvokePrompt with no Y position argument immediately return if the


Suggested change

Calls to InvokePrompt with no Y position argument immediately return if the

Calls to `InvokePrompt` with no Y position argument immediately return if the

michaeltlombardi · 2025-10-08T16:55:23Z

reference/7.6/PSReadLine/About/about_PSReadLine_Functions.md

-the current directory.
+Attempt to erase the current prompt and call the prompt function to redisplay
+the prompt. Useful for custom key handlers that change state. For example,
+change the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has


Suggested change

change the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has

changing the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has

michaeltlombardi · 2025-10-08T16:55:31Z

reference/7.6/PSReadLine/About/about_PSReadLine_Functions.md

+change the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has
+left the screen buffer.
+
+Calls to InvokePrompt with no Y position argument immediately return if the


Suggested change

Calls to InvokePrompt with no Y position argument immediately return if the

Calls to `InvokePrompt` with no Y position argument immediately return if the

michaeltlombardi · 2025-10-08T16:56:14Z

reference/docs-conceptual/whats-new/What-s-New-in-PowerShell-76.md


 ## Engine improvements

+- Update the PSDiagnostics module to manage the PowerShellCore provider in PowerShell 7 ([#25590][25590])


Suggested change

- Update the PSDiagnostics module to manage the PowerShellCore provider in PowerShell 7 ([#25590][25590])

- Update the **PSDiagnostics** module to manage the PowerShellCore provider in PowerShell 7 ([#25590][25590])

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	Calls to InvokePrompt with no Y position argument immediately return if the
	Calls to `InvokePrompt` with no Y position argument immediately return if the

	change the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has
	changing the current directory. This method can't overwrite a prompt that has


		## Engine improvements

		- Update the PSDiagnostics module to manage the PowerShellCore provider in PowerShell 7 ([#25590][25590])

	- Update the PSDiagnostics module to manage the PowerShellCore provider in PowerShell 7 ([#25590][25590])
	- Update the PSDiagnostics module to manage the PowerShellCore provider in PowerShell 7 ([#25590][25590])

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