New WordPress Version Available: WordPress 4.5 Coleman

WordPress has just announced the release of WordPress v. 4.5, named “Coleman” as a tribute to legendary jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins. Learn about the new WP 4.5 improvements below.

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WP Update: WP V. 4.5

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

WP version 4.5 Coleman, released on April 12, 2016 is all about helping to streamline your workflow.

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

Inline Linking

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

(Inline Linking)

This tool allows you to add external and internal 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 …

(WordPress v. 4.5 – 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 …

(WP v. 4.5 – Inline Linking)

Live Responsive Previews

From WordPress 4.5, live responsive previews are now available …

(WordPress version 4.5 – Live Responsive Previews)

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

(WordPress version 4.5 – Live Responsive Previews)

Upload Logos

version 4.5 also allows themes to support business logos …

(Custom Logos)

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

(WordPress 4.5 – Upload Logos)

Additional WP V. 4.5 Release Notes

WordPress v. 4.5 also includes various additional ‘under the hood’ 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, v. 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 (search for “WP 4.5 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 images on this page have been sourced from WP 4.5 release material.

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