StataNow 19.5: Feature Highlights
We’re excited to introduce the new features in StataNow 19.5.
1) Execute selected lines in the Do-file Editor (September 25, 2025 update)
In the Do-file Editor, you can now run multiple highlighted lines directly. After execution, the cursor automatically moves to the next runnable line or block, skipping comments and blank lines.
Learn more: https://www.stata.com/new-in-stata/features/#selected_lines
2) Local backups for Do-files (September 25, 2025 update)
The Do-file Editor can now save backup files to an operating-system–specific directory on the local computer, instead of in the same folder as the original file. This option is available in the editor’s advanced settings.
Learn more: https://www.stata.com/new-in-stata/features/#backup_files
3) Enhanced grouping in graphs (September 25, 2025 update)
The commands graph bar, graph box, and graph dot now support the new assecondcategory option. This allows more flexible grouping: with multiple y-variables and one over() category, bars, boxes, or dots can be grouped in two steps—first by categories and then by y-variables.
Learn more: https://www.stata.com/new-in-stata/features/#grouping_enhancements
4) Power Analysis for Logistic Regression (May 21, 2025 update)
Design binary-outcome studies with confidence: power logistic computes required sample size, power, or effect size for a coefficient of interest, with tabular/graph outputs and support for additional nuisance covariates.
Learn more: https://www.stata.com/statanow/power-analysis-logistic-regression/
5) Local Average Treatment Effects (LATE) (August 13, 2025 update)
Estimate LATE for the population of compliers using lateffects. Choose among kappa-weighted and covariate-balancing estimators or IPWRA; built-in diagnostics help assess overlap and balance.
Learn more: https://www.stata.com/statanow/local-average-treatment-effects
6) More VCE Options for Linear Models (August 13, 2025 update)
Stata’s most used linear regression commands now support a broader set of variance–covariance (VCE) options:
- HAC and Driscoll–Kraay SEs,
- HC2/HC3 (with clustering),
- Hansen-style corrections,
- multiway clustering,
- unstructured time-covariances in panel GLS.
Learn more: https://www.stata.com/statanow/vce-options-for-linear-models
7) Do-file Editor Change History Ribbon (August 13, 2025 update)
The Do-file Editor can highlight what changed and what was reverted, helping you decide what to keep.
Video & info: https://www.stata.com/new-in-stata/do-file-editor/
Feature page: https://www.stata.com/new-in-stata/features/#history_ribbon
8) Improved Variable Name Truncation in the Data Editor (August 13, 2025 update)
Display long variable names using different truncation schemes to make variables easier to distinguish at a glance.
Learn more: https://www.stata.com/new-in-stata/features/#variable_truncation
Explore all StataNow additions: https://www.stata.com/new-in-stata/features/