Opening a link in a new tab

[mjohn551]

Is there specific syntax that would allow me to force viewer to open a particular link in a new tab as opposed the the currently open one?

Thanks

Mike

[OhAdobeYouSoCrazy · Accepted solution]

Wether this opens in a new tab or new window will be dependent on the users browser settings, but this should do what you want it to.

<a class="link">Link</a>
<script  type="text/javascript">
    $("a.link").on("click",function(){
        window.open('www.yourdomain.com','_blank');
    });
</script>

[Jon Fritz]

Adding a Target of _blank to a standard link will also open in a new tab/window...

<a href="yourpage.html" target="_blank">Your Link</a>

You can do that from DW's Properties window with the link selected, click the Target dropdown and choose _blank.

As developers, we don't have control over the user's browser to decide if it will be a new tab or a new window though, that's up to the viewer's settings.