WordPress Releases New Version: WordPress 4.5 Coleman
WordPress has just announced the release of WordPress version 4.5, named “Coleman” in honor of jazz music legend Coleman Hawkins. Learn about the new WordPress version 4.5 changes below.
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New WordPress Version: WordPress 4.5
WordPress has just released WP 4.5, named “Coleman” in honor of legendary jazz artist Coleman Hawkins.
WordPress v. 4.5, released on April 12, 2016 is all about helping to streamline your workflow.
Here are just some of the changes you will see in WordPress 4.5:
Inline Linking
Coinciding with the release of WordPress v. 4.5 is an improved linking that provides users with a less distracting interface …
(Inline Linking)
This tool allows you to easily add 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 WordPress v. 4.5 you can now also use formatting shortcuts for horizontal lines and code …
(Formatting Shortcuts)
Add three horizontal dashes to insert 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 4.5 – Inline Linking)
Live Responsive Previews
From v. 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
WP version 4.5 now allows themes to support business logos …
(Custom Logos)
The ‘Custom Logos’ feature can also be accessed via the WordPress Theme Customizer …
(Custom Logos)
Additional WP 4.5 Release Notes
version 4.5 also includes various additional technical improvements, such as:
- Smart Image Resizing
- Selective Refresh
- Script Loader Improvements
- Better Embed Templates
- JavaScript Library Updates
Additional Bug-Fixes And Enhancements
In addition to all of the above, version 4.5 also includes a number of other enhancements and bug-fixes.
Important 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 “WordPress 4.5 issues” or “WP v.4.5 Coleman 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 shown above were sourced from WP 4.5 release material.
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