change default to open links in a new window

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  travelgalcindy · Member · Apr 14, 2014 at 1:04 am

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  How can I set my site so the default is always to open a new browser window for all links when http links are clicked by the user instead of the default that opens these links in the current window? I can’t think of a situation where I would want a page to open in the current window (effectively closing my page), thus want to switch the default. It’s a pain to have to change this for every single post.

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  jeremeylduvall · Member · Apr 15, 2014 at 8:29 pm

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  Hi there,

  Currently, it is not possible to set new links to open in another window by default. The only option is to check “Open in a new window/tab” when you add the link as shown here:

  

  Let me know if you have any additional questions!

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  travelgalcindy · Member · Apr 18, 2014 at 8:34 pm

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  I think this would be a good thing for WordPress to change, to allow as a default that it opens in a new window. I use a lot of links and this is a pain to change for every single post.

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  jeremeylduvall · Member · Apr 18, 2014 at 8:42 pm

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  Hi!

  I can definitely see the value in an option like that. If you would like, you can add it to our Ideas forum here:

  https://en.forums.wordpress.com/forum/ideas

  We take the suggestions there into consideration for future releases and updates.