HTML <a> target Attribute
HTML <a> tag
Example
The target attribute specifies where to open the linked document:
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Definition and Usage
The target attribute specifies where to open the linked document.
Browser Support

The target attribute is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Attribute Values
| Value |
Description |
| _blank |
Open the linked document in a new window |
| _self |
Open the linked document in the same frame as it was clicked
(this is default) |
| _parent |
Open the linked document in the parent frameset |
| _top |
Open the linked document in the full body of the window |
| framename |
Open the linked document in a named frame |
HTML <a> tag
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