WordPress Releases New Update: WP 4.5
WordPress has just announced the release of WordPress 4.5, named “Coleman” as a tribute to jazz musician Coleman Hawkins. Learn about the new WordPress v. 4.5 changes below.
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WordPress Update: WP V. 4.5
WordPress has just released WordPress 4.5, named “Coleman” in honor of jazz musician legend Coleman Hawkins.
WP 4.5, released on April 12, 2016 focuses on streamlining your workflow.
Here are just a few of the changes you will find in the new WP version:
Inline Linking
Coinciding with the release of WordPress 4.5 is a new inline linking tool. This provides users with a less distracting interface …
(Inline Linking)
The inline link editor lets you add internal and external links to your content with less distraction …
(Inline Linking)
Formatting Shortcuts
Prior to the release of version 4.5, WordPress introduced formatting shortcuts for lists and headings. In WP version 4.5 you can now also use formatting shortcuts for horizontal lines and code …
(Formatting Shortcuts)
Add 3 horizontal dashes to create a horizontal line and enclose your text in backticks to turn your highlighted text into <code> …
(WP v. 4.5 : Formatting Shortcuts – Backticks)
The formatting shortcuts for horizontal lines and code are shown below …
(WP version 4.5 – Inline Linking)
Live Responsive Previews
From version 4.5, live responsive previews are now available …
(Live Responsive Previews)
You can preview mobile, tablet, and desktop views directly in the customizer section …
(Live Responsive Previews)
Upload Logos
version 4.5 also allows themes to support logos for your business or brand …
(WordPress 4.5 – Custom Logos)
This feature is also accessed via the Theme Customizer …
(Upload Logos)
Additional WP Version 4.5 Release Notes
WordPress version 4.5 also includes additional ‘under the hood’ improvements, such as:
- Smart Image Resizing
- Selective Refresh
- Script Loader Improvements
- Better Embed Templates
- JavaScript Library Updates
Additional Enhancement And Bug-Fixes
In addition to all of the above, WP v. 4.5 also includes a number of other enhancements and bug-fixes.
Important WordPress Update Tips
We recommend doing the following before upgrading to any new version of WordPress:
- Perform a complete backup of all your WordPress files and database.
- Search online for any problems or issues that other WordPress users may be experiencing with the new version. This includes incompatibilities and conflicts with plugins, themes, and other issues (search for something like “WP 4.5 Coleman problems” or “WordPress 4.5 errors”, then go through some of the results to see what kind of issues and errors users are experiencing).
- Once you have done the above, then upgrade to the new version as soon as possible to ensure that your site remains protected against any security vulnerabilities found in previous versions.
Note: Some of the images on this page were sourced from WordPress’ own release material.
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