HTML <a> target Attribute
The HTML <a> target Attribute is used to specify where to open the linked document. This attribute enhances the functionality and user experience by allowing developers to control the behavior of links.
Syntax
<a target="_blank | _self | _parent | _top | framename"\>
Attribute Values
- _blank: It opens the link in a new window.
- _self: It is the default value. It opens the linked document in the same frame.
- _parent: It opens the linked document in the parent frameset.
- _top: It opens the linked document in the full body of the window.
- framename: It opens the linked document in the named frame.
Example: In this example, the w3wiki link will open in the new tab.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML a target Attribute</title>
</head>
<body>
<h2>w3wiki</h2>
<h3>HTML <a> target Attribute</h3>
<p>Welcome to
<a href="https://www.w3wiki.net/"
target="_blank">
w3wiki
</a>
</p>
</body>
</html>
Output
Example: This example illustrates the use of the Target attribute in the <a> element.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML a target Attribute</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>w3wiki</h1>
<h2>HTML a Target Attribute</h2>
<p>Welcome to
<a href="https://www.w3wiki.net/"
target="_self">
w3wiki
</a>
</p>
</body>
</html>
Output
Supported Browsers
- Chrome 1
- Edge 12
- Firefox 1
- Opera 15
- Safari 1
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