WordPress going backwards Wordpress has taken an app that has been steadily improving and removed the ability to verify links while writing or editing posts. No longer useful and will be headed back to a browser. Very disappointed with version 5.6. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Response to WordPress Support: When I first noticed the change to the ability to use links within the editor section of the app  I contacted support. The change was confirmed and I was told that links will no longer function. Hence one star rating.
October 26 2016