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External web links

Post by andicole0 » Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:24 pm

Is it possible to set the forum so that an embedded web link always opens in a new tab or window. At the moment if I just click a link in a message it takes me away from the forum. I know I can right click and then open in new window or tab but I feel this should be the default action. It is in most other forums I use.

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Re: External web links

Post by mmm-five » Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:37 pm

There's normally a setting in the browser that enables this too, but some don't like doing it as it allows websites to 'hide' the fact that a new window/tab has been opened (with or without your permission).
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Re: External web links

Post by Ewazix » Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:05 am

...... or depending on your browser, try right clicking on the link and you should get the options on opening it
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Re: External web links

Post by aquazi » Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:41 am

Wondermike wrote:If web links are written using the tags at each side then they always ope ... -forum.com


No URL tags

http://www.z4-forum.com
Didnt know that :thumbsup:

I use chrome and set all links to open in a new tab.... problem is my iphone now has over 25 open tabs :roll:

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