diff --git a/changelog.txt b/changelog.txt
index 66f3e29eb..caec98b33 100644
--- a/changelog.txt
+++ b/changelog.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ GUIDO Engine history
 
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   version 1.7.1
+- add 'hidden' attribute to \octava
 - fix incorrect volta placement 
 - fix incorrect repeatEnd length with non 5 lines staves
 
diff --git a/validate/guidoversion.txt b/validate/guidoversion.txt
index 5772fd1a2..7a29665aa 100644
--- a/validate/guidoversion.txt
+++ b/validate/guidoversion.txt
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.7.0.3
+1.7.1.1