How to Open links in New Tab of browser with Javascript or VBscript

[boxxertrumps]

The standard key for opening in a new tab is middle click...
Works in FF, IE7, and Opera.
The user can configure/force all the links to open in new tabs. it's their decision where they want a new page to open.

[jscheuer1]

The standard key for opening in a new tab is middle click...
Works in FF, IE7, and Opera.
The user can configure/force all the links to open in new tabs. it's their decision where they want a new page to open.

We knew that. Raj is determined to take that decision out of the user's hands. I don't think it can be done and have already stated as much in this thread.

Additionally, I just tested the event property keyCode. It also is a getter and not a setter so, as I also said earlier:

You used to be able to create a new event object:

var ev=new Event()

and assign its type and other property values, we would use (if we could still do this):

ev.type=keydown
ev.keyCode=17

But we cannot.

[Raj]

Is there any way of controlling the DLL ? I am also looking for an option through ActiveX. Since we can local hard drive with ActiveX and Javascript there might be way to control the browser? Don't you think so?

[jscheuer1]

Is there any way of controlling the DLL ? I am also looking for an option through ActiveX. Since we can local hard drive with ActiveX and Javascript there might be way to control the browser? Don't you think so?

I had mentioned earlier that both Active X and Java (not javascript) might be able to do this but, all users in their right mind that know anything about these languages would block anything of the sort. And, this level of client manipulation is blocked by default in all current release browsers that I know of.

I wish to repeat, "Why not just let the user decide?" You never answered that question.

[Raj]

No John, this is a requirement of my company that is why I am looking for this solution. For non-tabbed browsers a new window should open and for tabbed browsers it should open in a new tab.

[jscheuer1]

a requirement of my company

That doesn't tell me much and doesn't really answer the question. What's your company? Is it just you? Why is it a requirement?

If I had a client who wanted this, I would just say; "Can't and shouldn't be done."

The target="_new" attribute of a link will open it in a new window or tab depending upon the browser:

<a href="some.htm" target="_new">Link Text</a>

If you want to avoid the target attribute due to validation concerns, use javascript:

<a href="some.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">Link Text</a>

That's the best you can do.

[Raj]

Well John, I think you understand that every project has some requirements. I wouldn't be able to give you the details but one such requirement (if possible) is this. Opening some links of a html page in new window or Tab, again if possible.

Anyways, currently I feel it will be hard to open in a new Tab, may be in future.

Thanks Alot for your help & time. Really appreciate it...

[tech_support]

You can't. Period.

[techno_race]

In IE on Windows, to open a link to main.htm that is an image called home.jpg that says Home by pressing Alt+H, use the code:

<a href="main.htm" accesskey="h"><img border="0" src="home.jpg" alt="Home"></a>

[tonywe]

Just go to: http://browservulsel.blogspot.com/20...ener-user.html

this guy seems to have cracked it............I hate it when people say something cant be done, its so anoying.