{"id":4770,"date":"2017-06-08T14:49:30","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T14:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/news\/?p=4770"},"modified":"2021-06-04T12:00:53","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T12:00:53","slug":"evans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/news\/2017\/06\/evans\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress 4.8 \u201cEvans\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Update with You in Mind<\/h2>\n

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Gear up for a more intuitive WordPress!<\/h3>\n

Version 4.8 of WordPress, named “Evans” in honor of jazz pianist and composer William John “Bill” Evans,\u00a0is available for download or update in your WordPress dashboard.\u00a0New features in 4.8\u00a0add more ways for you to express yourself and represent your brand.<\/p>\n

Though some updates seem minor, they\u2019ve been built by hundreds of contributors with you<\/em> in mind. Get ready for new features you\u2019ll welcome like an old friend: link improvements, three<\/em> new media widgets covering images, audio, and video, an updated text widget that supports visual editing, and an upgraded news section in your dashboard which brings in nearby and upcoming WordPress events.<\/p>\n

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Exciting Widget Updates<\/h2>\n

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Image Widget<\/h3>\n

Adding an image to a widget is now a simple task that is achievable for any WordPress user without needing to know code. Simply insert your image right within the widget settings. Try adding something like a headshot or a photo of your latest weekend adventure \u2014 and see it appear automatically.<\/p>\n

Video Widget<\/h3>\n

A welcome video is a great way to humanize the branding of your website. You can now add any video from the Media Library to a sidebar on your site with the new Video widget. Use this to showcase a welcome video to introduce visitors to your site or promote your latest and greatest content.<\/p>\n

Audio Widget<\/h3>\n

Are you a podcaster, musician, or avid blogger? Adding a widget with your audio file has never been easier. Upload your audio file to the Media Library, go to the widget settings, select your file, and you\u2019re ready for listeners. This would be a easy way to add a more personal welcome message, too!<\/p>\n

Rich Text Widget<\/h3>\n

This feature deserves a parade down the center of town! Rich-text editing capabilities are now native for Text widgets. Add a widget anywhere and format away. Create lists, add emphasis, and quickly and easily insert links. Have fun with your newfound formatting powers, and watch what you can accomplish in a short amount of time.<\/p>\n

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Link Boundaries<\/h2>\n
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