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HTML <a> target Attribute

HTML a Tag Reference HTML <a> tag

Example

The target attribute specifies where to open the linked document:

<a href="http://www.w3schools.com" target="_blank">Visit W3Schools</a>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The target attribute is supported in all major browsers.


Definition and Usage

The target attribute specifies where to open the linked document.


Syntax

<a target="_blank|_self|_parent|_top|framename">

Attribute Values

Value Description
_blank Opens the linked document in a new window or tab
_self Opens the linked document in the same frame as it was clicked (this is default)
_parent Opens the linked document in the parent frame
_top Opens the linked document in the full body of the window
framename Opens the linked document in a named frame


HTML a Tag Reference HTML <a> tag
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