We now have the ability to add a <figcaption> to tables using the editor, but where is the feature for images? After all, they're both wrapped in <figure> elements.
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I'm not sure how a community post generated a ticket - but here's some follow-up feedback:
The new editor does not drop the <figcaption> element from the HTML source code any longer.
I think it would be very helpful though if the tools that appeared when you click an image/figure - had a button to let you insert a <figcaption> so it doesn't have to be done manually.