WordPress Releases New Update: WP 4.5 Coleman
WordPress has just released WP version 4.5, named “Coleman” as a tribute to legendary jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins. Learn about the new WP version 4.5 improvements below.
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WP Update: WP 4.5 – Coleman
WordPress has just released WP 4.5, named “Coleman” in honor of jazz artist legend Coleman Hawkins.
WordPress v. 4.5 Coleman, released on April 12, 2016 focuses on helping to streamline your workflow, whether you’re writing or building your site.
Here are just a few of the changes you will find in the new version:
Inline Linking
Coinciding with the release of WP 4.5 is a new inline linking tool. This provides WordPress users with a less distracting interface …
(Inline Linking)
The inline linking tool allows you to add links to your content with less distraction …
(WordPress 4.5 – Inline Linking)
Formatting Shortcuts
Prior to the release of version 4.5, WordPress introduced formatting shortcuts for lists and headings. In WP 4.5 you can now also use formatting shortcuts for horizontal lines and code …
(Formatting Shortcuts)
Add 3 horizontal dashes to insert a horizontal line and enclose your text in backticks to turn it into <code> …
(Formatting Shortcuts – Backticks)
The formatting shortcuts for horizontal lines and code are shown below …
(Inline Linking)
Responsive Previews
From WP version 4.5, live responsive previews are now available …
(Live Responsive Previews)
You can preview mobile, tablet, and desktop views directly in the customizer panel …
(Live Responsive Previews)
Upload Logos
WordPress v. 4.5 now allows themes to support business logos …
(WP 4.5 – Custom Logos)
The ‘Upload Logo’ feature can also be accessed via the Theme Customizer …
(WP 4.5 – Upload Logos)
Additional WP Version 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
WordPress version 4.5 – Additional Bug-Fixes And Enhancements
In addition to the improvements and enhancements listed above, v. 4.5 also includes many 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 online for something like “WordPress version 4.5 Coleman problems” or “WordPress version 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 have been sourced from WP version 4.5 release material.
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