minor-fixes-for-windowsappsdk-issues-5727 and something else (#5711)

Karl-Bridge-Microsoft · web-flow · commit 3dc861d5b418 · 2025-08-21T16:37:51.000-07:00
* minor-fixes-for-windowsappsdk-issues-5727 and something else

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diff --git a/hub/apps/windows-app-sdk/downloads.md b/hub/apps/windows-app-sdk/downloads.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ This page provides links to the *latest* downloads of the [Windows App SDK](inde
 
 | Version                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Runtime downloads                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| [1.8 Preview1 (1.8.250814004-preview1) ](/windows/apps/windows-app-sdk/preview-channel#version-18-preview-1-180-preview1) <br/> 08/19/2025 <br/> [Release notes](/windows/apps/windows-app-sdk/preview-channel#version-18-preview-1-180-preview1) <br/> [Source](https://github.com/microsoft/microsoft-ui-xaml/releases/tag/winui3%2Frelease%2F1.8-preview1) | [Installer (x64)](https://aka.ms/windowsappsdk/1.8/1.8.250814004-preview1/windowsappruntimeinstall-x64.exe) <br/> [Installer (x86)](https://aka.ms/windowsappsdk/1.8/1.8.250814004-preview1/windowsappruntimeinstall-x86.exe) <br/> [Installer (arm64)](https://aka.ms/windowsappsdk/1.8/1.8.250814004-preview1/windowsappruntimeinstall-arm64.exe) <br/> [Redistributable](https://aka.ms/windowsappsdk/1.8/1.8.250814004-preview1/Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.Redist.1.8.zip) |
+| [1.8 Preview1 (1.8.250814004-preview1) ](/windows/apps/windows-app-sdk/preview-channel#version-180-preview-1-180-preview1) <br/> 08/19/2025 <br/> [Release notes](/windows/apps/windows-app-sdk/preview-channel#version-180-preview-1-180-preview1) <br/> [Source](https://github.com/microsoft/microsoft-ui-xaml/releases/tag/winui3%2Frelease%2F1.8-preview1) | [Installer (x64)](https://aka.ms/windowsappsdk/1.8/1.8.250814004-preview1/windowsappruntimeinstall-x64.exe) <br/> [Installer (x86)](https://aka.ms/windowsappsdk/1.8/1.8.250814004-preview1/windowsappruntimeinstall-x86.exe) <br/> [Installer (arm64)](https://aka.ms/windowsappsdk/1.8/1.8.250814004-preview1/windowsappruntimeinstall-arm64.exe) <br/> [Redistributable](https://aka.ms/windowsappsdk/1.8/1.8.250814004-preview1/Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.Redist.1.8.zip) |
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > For older releases, see the [Archive of Windows App SDK downloads](downloads-archive.md).
diff --git a/hub/apps/windows-app-sdk/preview-channel.md b/hub/apps/windows-app-sdk/preview-channel.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ The preview channel includes releases of the Windows App SDK with [preview chann
 - If you'd like to upgrade an existing app from an older version of the Windows App SDK to a newer version, see [Update existing projects to the latest release of the Windows App SDK](update-existing-projects-to-the-latest-release.md).
 - For documentation on preview releases, see [Install tools for preview and experimental channels of the Windows App SDK](preview-experimental-install.md).
 
-## Version 1.8 Preview 1 (1.8-preview1)
+## Version 1.8 Preview (1.8-preview)
 
 This is the latest release of the preview channel for version 1.8.
 
diff --git a/hub/apps/windows-app-sdk/release-channels.md b/hub/apps/windows-app-sdk/release-channels.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ The latest version of the Windows App SDK ships via three release channels: Expe
 |           | Channel                                                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                | Release cadence                                                                    | Supported? | Latest release                                                                                        |
 | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 | **✅**    | Stable ([release notes](stable-channel.md))             | This channel is supported for use by apps in production environments. It includes only stable APIs.                                                                        | No more frequent than every six months<br>(+ servicing)                            | Yes        | [1.7.3 (1.7.250606001)](stable-channel.md#version-173-17250606001) (06/10/2025)                       |
-| **❇️**  | Preview ([release notes](preview-channel.md))           | This channel provides a preview of the next stable release. There may be breaking API changes between a given preview channel release and the next stable release.         | At least one preview per stable version                                            | No         | [1.8.0-preview1](preview-channel.md#version-18-preview-1-18-preview1) (08/19/2025)                    |
+| **❇️**  | Preview ([release notes](preview-channel.md))           | This channel provides a preview of the next stable release. There may be breaking API changes between a given preview channel release and the next stable release.         | At least one preview per stable version                                            | No         | [Version 1.8 Preview (1.8-preview)](preview-channel.md#version-18-preview-18-preview) (08/19/2025)                    |
 | **🔄️** | Experimental ([release notes](experimental-channel.md)) | This channel includes experimental features that are in early stages of development. Experimental features may be removed from the next release, or may never be released. | As needed when requiring feedback for features in early design or prototype stages | No         | [1.8.0-experimental4](experimental-channel.md#version-18-experimental-180-experimental4) (07/08/2025) |
 
 For a comprehensive list of all current and previous releases of the Windows App SDK, including download locations, see [Downloads for the Windows App SDK](downloads.md).
diff --git a/uwp/packaging/app-capability-declarations.md b/uwp/packaging/app-capability-declarations.md
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ During the certification process, our testers will review the info you provide t
 If we don't approve your use of the capability, your submission will fail certification, and we will provide feedback in the certification report. You then have the option to create a new submission and upload packages which don't declare the capability, or, if applicable, address any issues related to your use of the capability and request approval in a new submission.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> If your submission uses a development sandbox in Partner Center (for example, this is the case for any game that integrates with Xbox Live), you must request approval in advance rather than providing info on the **Submission options** page. You can request approval in advance if you’re publishing a game to Xbox through [ID@Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/Developers/id) or as a managed partner. To do so, please contact your Microsoft account team.
+> If your submission uses a development sandbox in Partner Center (for example, this is the case for any game that integrates with Xbox Live), you must request approval in advance rather than providing info on the **Submission options** page. You can request approval in advance if you're publishing a game to Xbox through [ID@Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/Developers/id) or as a managed partner. To do so, please contact your Microsoft account team.
 >
 > The team will need a brief description about how you are using the capability and why it is necessary for your product. If you do not provide all the information necessary, your request will be denied. You may also be asked to provide more information. Note that this process typically takes 5 business days or longer, so please submit your request well in advance.
 >

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`159`	`159`	`If we don't approve your use of the capability, your submission will fail certification, and we will provide feedback in the certification report. You then have the option to create a new submission and upload packages which don't declare the capability, or, if applicable, address any issues related to your use of the capability and request approval in a new submission.`
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`161`	`161`	`> [!NOTE]`
`162`		`-> If your submission uses a development sandbox in Partner Center (for example, this is the case for any game that integrates with Xbox Live), you must request approval in advance rather than providing info on the Submission options page. You can request approval in advance if you’re publishing a game to Xbox through [ID@Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/Developers/id) or as a managed partner. To do so, please contact your Microsoft account team.`
	`162`	`+> If your submission uses a development sandbox in Partner Center (for example, this is the case for any game that integrates with Xbox Live), you must request approval in advance rather than providing info on the Submission options page. You can request approval in advance if you're publishing a game to Xbox through [ID@Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/Developers/id) or as a managed partner. To do so, please contact your Microsoft account team.`
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`164`	`164`	`> The team will need a brief description about how you are using the capability and why it is necessary for your product. If you do not provide all the information necessary, your request will be denied. You may also be asked to provide more information. Note that this process typically takes 5 business days or longer, so please submit your request well in advance.`
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