Mar 11, 2021 · I previously suggested blank instead of _blank because, if used, it'll open a new tab and then use the same tab if the link is clicked again. However, this is only because, as GolezTrol pointed out, it refers to the name a of a frame/window, which would be set and used when the link is pressed again to open it in the same tab.

Not all browsers support tabs and in those that do, pages opening in a new tab vs. a new window is a user-configurable setting. There is no current way to specify a link needs to open in a tab vs. a window. –

Using _blank will tell the browser to use a new tab/window, depending on the user's browser configuration and how they click on the link (e.g. middle click, Ctrl+click, or normal click). Additionally, some browsers don't have a tabs feature and therefore cannot open a link in a new tab, only in a new window.

Feb 29, 2024 · Here, the window.open with _blank as second argument of window.open function will open the link in new tab. And by the use of return false we can remove/cancel the default behavior of the button like submit.

Oct 16, 2020 · @Cyborg the second form (without JS) is the recommended one: a plain link suggesting a new tab/window. The first example (with JS onclick ) should only be used when the other option can't be used because of a very specific technical reason (for example: if some component of a js/css framework/library recommends you to do so for a specific ...

Feb 10, 2011 · The target attribute of a link forces the browser to open the destination page in a new browser window. Using _blank as a target value will spawn a new window every time while using _new will only spawn one new window and every link clicked with a target value of _new will replace the page loaded in the previously spawned window

Apr 11, 2015 · However, in Internet Explorer 11 the same code will always open a link in a new tab if tabs is chosen in the browser preferences, specifying a width and height will not force a new window popup. In Chrome , it seems window.open opens a new tab when it is used in an onclick event, and a new window when it is used from the browser console ( as ...

Oct 19, 2010 · A option to define which links should open in a new tab/window should exist. This is convenient for external links. I believe that everybody agrees that opening the link in a new tab is the desired method for most users.

Jun 13, 2014 · For anyone that is reading this post in 2024, you can try this: // Set the contract button to open the contract in a new tab mybutton.addEventListener('click', (event) => { event.preventDefault(); //to avoid changes the current page url window.open(myurl, '_blank');//the behavior is defined by the browser and user options return false;//It prevents the default action associated with the event });

Jun 11, 2015 · I'm currently (in HTML) trying to load a link in a new tab or window right when the website is opened, without anyone clicking on a link on a page. I've so far managed to open a link automatically and open a link in a new tab and window, but not at the same time.