In 2022, how to default ALL links to "open in new tab"?

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    clayeals · Member ·

    I know how to manually have each link “open in new tab,” but it would save a lot of time if I could have all links automatically default to “open in new tab.”

    There is a seemingly helpful forum thread on this topic from 2012, but the solution mentioned is to go to “Settings,” then “Sharing.” But “Sharing” doesn’t seem to exist anymore. Would appreciate up-to-date advice. Thanks!

    — Clay Eals, (email visible only to moderators and staff)

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    shwetharmaiya · Member ·

    Hi,

    Enable Advanced Menu Settings
    First, you must enable the advanced menu settings by following these steps:

    Go to Appearance → Menus.
    Click the Screen Options tab at the top of the screen.

    ->Link Targets (New Tab)
    If you would like to control whether your menu links open in a new tab or window when clicked, enable the Link Target advanced property to reveal the Open link in a new tab setting on individual menu items.

    Here is the link explaining the above.
    https://wordpress.com/support/menus/advanced-menu-settings/#enable-advanced-menu-settings

    Regards
    Shwetha

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    clayeals · Member ·

    Hi, Shwetha. Thanks for your kind message. I’m not trying to have menu links open in a new tab. I’m wanting to have photos (“media”) in my posts automatically open in a new tab instead of having to click each photo and manually click the “Open in new tab” box. There must be a way to set a default. — Clay

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