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Mephisto2 · 02-01-2004, 07:57 PM

OK, so I never claimed to be a HTML expert, or even mildly capable for that matter.

What I need is for someone to tell me the correct HTML syntax to use in a hyperlink that will result in the link being opened in a new window. Putting in links to URLs is no problem (even for me), but they end up in my browser leaving the original page. I want the link to open a new window.

Can someone help me out? I know it's a dumb question...

Mr Mephisto

JohnnyRoyale · 02-01-2004, 08:04 PM

What you want to do is add the following in the A opening tag:

target="_blank"

so your link will look like:

<A HREF="link destination" target="_blank"> text info here. </A>

If TFP parses my example into a "real" link, just grab a view source off the page to see it.

Mephisto2 · 02-01-2004, 08:19 PM

Still can't it to work. I'm using a text editor called NoteTab Light. Is there a better shareware HTML editor out there that anyone can recommend?

Mr Mephisto

JohnnyRoyale · 02-01-2004, 08:24 PM

Silly question, but are you running a pop up stopper when you test? Maybe it's blocking the new window?

JohnnyRoyale · 02-01-2004, 08:25 PM

as to your question... for the windows set, TextPad is good. Real good.

Mephisto2 · 02-01-2004, 08:32 PM

So I downloaded something called CoffeeCup. I think I'll use that for a while until I get more comfortable editing in plain text.

Thanks for your help.

Mr Mephisto

JohnnyRoyale · 02-01-2004, 08:37 PM

No problem....If you're wanting a good tutorial/reference, the Definitive HTML Guide (Koala on the cover) is real good, it's where I go for the html bits I can't rembemer.

bobson · 02-02-2004, 06:01 PM

if you dont want to use Notepad (yes, the shitty little text editor that comes with windows), i can highly reccomend Editpad light.
code in plain text....its the best way to learn.

and yeah, <a href="http://www.blabla.com" target="_blank">text here</a> is the right code.

cheesemoney · 02-02-2004, 08:55 PM

<a href="http://www.blabla.com" target="_blank">text here</a>
Now isn't that special...

Lets try another...
<a href="http://www.ibonedyourmom.com" target="_blank">lets go back to your special place</a>

sailor · 02-02-2004, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnnyRoyale
as to your question... for the windows set, TextPad is good. Real good.

Yes, yes it is. Macromedia Homesite is good too.

02-01-2004, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mephisto2 Junkie	Silly newbie HTML query OK, so I never claimed to be a HTML expert, or even mildly capable for that matter. What I need is for someone to tell me the correct HTML syntax to use in a hyperlink that will result in the link being opened in a new window. Putting in links to URLs is no problem (even for me), but they end up in my browser leaving the original page. I want the link to open a new window. Can someone help me out? I know it's a dumb question... Mr Mephisto

02-01-2004, 08:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	What you want to do is add the following in the A opening tag: target="_blank" so your link will look like: <A HREF="link destination" target="_blank"> text info here. </A> If TFP parses my example into a "real" link, just grab a view source off the page to see it. __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

02-01-2004, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	Silly question, but are you running a pop up stopper when you test? Maybe it's blocking the new window? __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

02-01-2004, 08:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	as to your question... for the windows set, TextPad is good. Real good. __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

02-01-2004, 08:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	No problem....If you're wanting a good tutorial/reference, the Definitive HTML Guide (Koala on the cover) is real good, it's where I go for the html bits I can't rembemer. __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

02-01-2004, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mephisto2 Junkie	Still can't it to work. I'm using a text editor called NoteTab Light. Is there a better shareware HTML editor out there that anyone can recommend? Mr Mephisto

02-01-2004, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mephisto2 Junkie	So I downloaded something called CoffeeCup. I think I'll use that for a while until I get more comfortable editing in plain text. Thanks for your help. Mr Mephisto

02-02-2004, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
bobson Upright Location: New Zealand	if you dont want to use Notepad (yes, the shitty little text editor that comes with windows), i can highly reccomend Editpad light. code in plain text....its the best way to learn. and yeah, <a href="http://www.blabla.com" target="_blank">text here</a> is the right code.

02-02-2004, 08:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
cheesemoney Loser Location: Paradise	<a href="http://www.blabla.com" target="_blank">text here</a> Now isn't that special... Lets try another... <a href="http://www.ibonedyourmom.com" target="_blank">lets go back to your special place</a> Last edited by cheesemoney; 02-02-2004 at 08:58 PM..