New WordPress Update Available: WP 4.5

WordPress has just released WP 4.5, named “Coleman” as a tribute to jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins. Learn about the new WordPress version 4.5 changes below.

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WP Update: WP Version 4.5 – Coleman

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

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

Here are just some of the changes you will see in WordPress 4.5:

Inline Linking

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

(WordPress version 4.5 – Inline Linking)

The inline link 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 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 it into <code> …

(WP version 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 WP 4.5, live responsive previews are now available …

(WordPress 4.5 – Live Responsive Previews)

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

(WordPress 4.5 – Live Responsive Previews)

Upload Logos

WordPress v. 4.5 now allows themes to support business logos …

(WordPress 4.5 – Custom Logos)

The ‘Custom Logos’ feature can also be accessed via the Theme Customizer …

(Custom Logos)

Additional WordPress V. 4.5 Release Notes

WordPress v. 4.5 also includes additional technical improvements, such as:

• Smart Image Resizing
• Selective Refresh
• Script Loader Improvements
• Better Embed Templates
• JavaScript Library Updates

Additional Enhancements

In addition to all of the above, WP v. 4.5 also includes many 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 (search for “WP 4.5 problems” or “WP 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 shown above have been sourced from WordPress’ own release material.

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