Posted by Benjamin Niemann on 10/30/06 15:14

Igal wrote:

> i'm starting to work with ad system that will run some banners in
> sites. i use _blank as the target frame for clicking the banners, this
> command will open a new window like you prolly know.
>
> i'm looking for a command that can open a new Tab, not a browser
> window. is there such a command?

Yes, there is - somewhere in the configuration of those browsers that
support tabs. This way users can decide on their own, if they want to use
tabs or windows - whatever they like more.

You don't need target='_blank' either - then the user will not be annoyed by
new tabs/windows, if they don't want them. If they want to open a link in a
new tab/window, it is just a click away, e.g. clicking with the middle
mousebutton or 'Open in new window/tab' of the context menu.

You should also note that you cannot get document to validate again HTML
strict, if you banner system inserts target attributes.

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Benjamin Niemann
Email: pink at odahoda dot de
WWW: http://pink.odahoda.de/

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