How do I make links on my site open in a new window

[baldhippie]

It would be really cool if I could give visitors to my site the option of opening links in a new window.

[LSW]

They already have the option, either right clicking and choosing new window or Tab... or middle clicking in tabbed browsers will open the link in a new tab usually.

 

All you could do is force them to have a new window and that is not good. Never force things on the user. It is also an issue with those users with different disabilities.

 

I like that you want to give them the option... but they already have it built into their browser. It is their job to learn to use the tools they have.

[PicnicTutorials]

You could do what I did on my site (see top left checkbox). http://www.visibilityinherit.com/tools.php that gives them a option or not.

 

If memory serves me correct, I think I got that over at dynamic drive. Or if you just want to open a new window without all the bells and wisles, look under the JS section on that same page above.

Edited March 5, 2009 by Eric