How would I use target="_blank" without getting a validation error without switching DOCTYPE?
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target="_blank" without validation errors.
How would I use target="_blank" without getting a validation error without switching DOCTYPE?
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How do you get a validation error? What doctype are you using?
Elite Coders
I think he is using strict DTD and it will fail the validation if you use TARGET attribute.
I think you better have a look at this article which deals with this problem.
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You can go for a JavaScript based solution (fail in certain machines where it is turned off).
Elite Coders
A think a loose DTD (with target="_blank") is better than a JavaScript window open.
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Modtoreador
The hint behind removing the "target" attribute is that you shouldn't be opening windows
If you really want to open a window, Javascript is quite sufficient, since the content of popups shouldn't be vital anyway.
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Opening windows is very useful in many situations. That's stupid.
Like... a forum, where people place links in posts that open in a new window so the forum isn't lost.
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True djr... but find me a forum that passes validation....
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echo $result;
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I think validation is overrated. Sure, it's good in some ways, but if it just removes some options completely, then that's dumb.
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BLiZZaRD: SMF doesI think it's as XHTML Strict (or maybe Trans), but it does validate.
djr33, that's the point of Strict DOCTYPEs.As I said, there's no reason not to use Javascript. A simple way to replicate target="_blank" is:Opening windows is very useful in many situations. That's stupid.Code:<a href="somepage.html" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;">
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Only when you don't have any modifications on it.Originally Posted by Twey
BLiZZaRD: SMF does
I run about 12 on my forums, and I haven't seen one SMF that didn't have at least one. Not saying all mods make it invalid code, but most do.
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PHP Code:$result = mysql_query("SELECT finger FROM hand WHERE id=3");
echo $result;
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