The other alternative is to use Roger Johansson's jstarget.
http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200610/opening_new_windows_with_javascript_version_12/
Ricky Onsman wrote:
I can't help thinking we're fighting against one of the most basic
instructions web users work with: "all you have to do with a link is click
on it".
I agree that it would be useful if users knew the full capabilities of their
software, let alone what their mouse can do. But I don't believe they do.
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nick Gleitzman
Sent: Sunday, 25 February 2007 4:14 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [WSG] alternative to target="_blank" in xhtml 1.1
Gallagher, Robin wrote:
Users of the search engine on my intranet site wold like to
have the
results open in a new page. Can anyone suggest a valid method to do
this in xhtml 1.1?
Umm... teach 'em how to use the software? A good browser
allows the choice of a new window - or tab - with a modifier
key added to the mouse click. If all else fails, or you tell
us that they're stuck on IE/Win, then right-click > Open in
new window.
N
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