Insert/edit link Missing Title Field?

The title attribute is part of the XHTML 1.0 strict web standard of w3c

This is true, however the XHTML 1.0 standard is very old. The most modern standards, and the ones you should strive towards, is HTML 5 or HTML 5.1 which is currently in the working draft phase: https://www.w3.org/TR/html51/

Note that the HTML 5 standards define both HTML and XHTML specifications. There is no further development on the XHTML 1.0 or 1.1 standards, and there has not been since 2010. They have been discontinued.

Yes, XHTML 1.0 strict is very old. But that means: there is no need to think about whether the title attribute is good or bad. It works for more than ten years very well. That’s what I mean,

The most modern standards, and the ones you should strive towards, is HTML 5 or HTML 5.1 which is currently in the working draft phase: https://www.w3.org/TR/html51/

These standards are not finished yet.

Note that the HTML 5 standards define both HTML and XHTML specifications.

Yes, I know! And also in HTML 5, the title attribute is still valid. So also by this view it is not necessary to think about to delete the title attribute in WordPress. There are so many thing which can be developed in WordPress. But why the hell the developers destroy the workflow which is valid by w3c and good since the first WordPress version?!

@jan Dembowski:

Now please do not read too much into what I wrote. That’s not being arrogant or any other negative descriptive adjective of your choice. The fact that Otto came up with a plugin to address that is good and IMHO that’s where it belongs.

In my opinion this is damn arrogant! Ok, let’s use a plugin to restore a main function of WordPress Core. But this is not where it belongs!

Even the discussion about the question whether to destroy that good function and to put it into a plugin is just ridiculous!
The consequence, that function got deleted, is just sad! Give me my title attribute back in 4.2.1!!

I don’t understand the issue, you can or will be able to download a plugin to add the functionality back in.

I want to correct myself:

These standards are not finished yet.

Of course it is finished. The not is a type writing error. Sorry for that!

I don’t understand the issue, you can or will be able to download a plugin to add the functionality back in.

You can put everything in a plugin to fight the newest WordPress development. Please don’t be ridiculous. ??

That’s WordPress’ philosophy, that’s why I said if you’re unsure why features are being removed it’s best to re-read that page.

That page is ridiculous too. Everybody I know in German WordPress Meetups from Hanover, until Hamburg down to Switzerland is laughing about this “future”.

I for one would like to avoid yet another plugin … yet another plugin to see fail in the near future, yet another plugin that can cause conflicts … which is unneeded, especially when it’s something as trivial like this.

Take a look at the old “Links” feature … this one was removed correctly (IMO).
It’s hidden by default, but those depending on it can still use it without having to worry about yet another plugin.

I for one do not consider plugins intended to “fix” functionality that was already there, rather as something to be used to add functionality that was never there.

(with all respect to all involved in this discussion and WP development)

I for one would like to avoid yet another plugin

Your opinion is noted, however, it is also irrelevant. The feature is already gone. It’s not coming back. The only way to add it back is via a plugin. That’s the bottom line here, and the only answer you’re going to get.

You’re complaining about a decision that was made several months ago and which pretty much none of the core team disagrees with. Many of them have posted remarks to the effect of “about time” and similar on social media sites. This is something they’ve been wanting to get rid of for *years*. You’re in the minority on this one.

So, either you use a plugin, or you do without the Title field. That’s about that.

Thank you Otto for providing the plugin – it’s very much appreciated.

I was under the impression that the WP community could have a voice in topics like this -even if it’s just an open discussion. It seems this is not the place. I’ve meant no disrespect, and most certainly much gratitude to the WP team for developing such a great platform.

You’re voicing only after release – ideally you’d voice in development stages.

Thanks Andrew – point well taken.

What would be the easiest way to follow developments?
I for one, and I assume plenty others, might not be aware of how to follow these developments?

I’ve looked at core.trac.www.ads-software.com.
It’s a little overwhelming …

I’ve never contributed to or followed core things myself, but I think you can comment on decisions here: https://make.www.ads-software.com/core/

I just found this article: https://make.www.ads-software.com/core/handbook/communication/

Thanks Andrew!
I’ve never followed them either … ??

I’ll snoop around and see what I can find. It’s quite overwhelming.
(also shows the amount work done by the WP team, for which my respects)