link won’t open in new window

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    3leftturns · Member ·

    when i compose a new post that includes a link, the link won’t open in a new window. how can i enable a link to open in a new window? ty

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    cornell · Member ·

    in the html for the link before the closing /> put in target=”_blank”.

    That will force the link to open in a new window.

    I should mention that it’s considered bad form to do that, but I’ve never figured out why!

    Collin

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    vivianpaige · Member ·

    If you are using the Rich Editor to set your links, the second line gives you an option to open in the same window or in a new window. (I agree with you, Collin.)

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    drmike · Member ·

    It’s considered back form as 1) It’s an accessability issue and 2) “If I want to open a new window, I’ll do it myself. Don’t you dare tell me I have to open a new window!” old farts like myself. :)

    I agree though. Links off of site I like to open in a new window.

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    cornell · Member ·

    Thanks for the info Mike!

    Yep, I like opening links in a new window (or tab as I use Opera), but just holding the shift button and clicking the link will force a new tab. :)

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