New WordPress Version Released: WordPress Version 4.5

WordPress recently announced the release of WordPress 4.5, named “Coleman” in honor of legendary jazz musician Coleman Hawkins. Learn about the new WordPress v. 4.5 changes below.

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New WP Version: WordPress Version 4.5

WordPress has just released WordPress version 4.5, named “Coleman” in honor of jazz artist legend Coleman Hawkins.

WordPress 4.5, released on April 12, 2016 is all about streamlining your workflow.

Here are just some of the changes you will see in the new WordPress version:

Inline Linking

Coinciding with the release of WP version 4.5 is a new inline linking that provides users with a less distracting interface …

(Inline Linking)

This tool lets you easily 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> …

(WordPress 4.5 : Formatting Shortcuts – Backticks)

The formatting shortcuts for horizontal lines and code are shown below …

(Inline Linking)

Live Responsive Previews

From WP 4.5, live responsive previews are now available …

(WP 4.5 – Live Responsive Previews)

You can preview mobile, tablet, and desktop views directly in the customizer section …

(WP 4.5 – Live Responsive Previews)

Upload Logos

v. 4.5 now allows themes to support logos for your business or brand …

(WP version 4.5 – Custom Logos)

This feature can also be accessed via the WordPress Theme Customizer …

(WP version 4.5 – Custom Logos)

Additional WP 4.5 Release Notes

WP v. 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

WP 4.5 – Additional Fixes And Enhancements

In addition to all of the above, WordPress version 4.5 also includes a number of other enhancements and bug-fixes.

Important WP 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 (just search for something like “WordPress version 4.5 problems” or “WordPress v.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 images on this page have been sourced from WP 4.5 release notes.

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