diff --git a/doc/VERSIONS.txt b/doc/VERSIONS.txt
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@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+2.12.0: improved interactive definition of physical groups.
+
 2.11.0 (November 7, 2015): new Else/ElseIf commands; new OptimizeMesh command;
 Plugin(ModifyComponents) replaces Plugin(ModifyComponent); new VTK and X3D
 outputs; separate 0/Ctrl+0 shortcuts for geometry/full model reload; small bug