Ian Pouncey wrote:

> Thierry Koblentz wrote:
>> No hook needed:
>> http://www.tjkdesign.com/articles/popup_window_with_no_extra_markup.asp

> This is the same idea as the PPK code, as there is still a hook
> required - the wrapper element.

No, it is not "required".
Using a DIV as a "hook" is not for making the script work but to make sure
we do not parse *every single link* in the document (i.e., there is a slight
chance to find external URIs in the site navigation).
The idea is to use the closer parent element that contains all of them (one
that exists already)...

> I think
> there is a case for giving each 'a' element a class or rel attribute.

I see what you mean and I'd agree with "rel" if "external" was a link-type
[0]
Using a "class" is a totally different story as it belongs to the
presenational layer and I'd say not supposed to convey any information.

In any case, I'm glad I wrote:
"This article does not discuss what designers should do regarding popup
windows, markup and such. It is just about adding a tool to the box. It's up
to you whether or not you find it useful."
;)

[0] http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/types.html#type-links

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Regards,
Thierry | www.TJKDesign.com



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