HTML <a> Attributes
HTML <a> TagExamples
The target attribute specifies where to open the linked document:
<a href="http://www.example.com" target="_blank">Visit Example!</a>
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Browser Support
All major browsers support the target attribute.
Definition and Usage
The target attribute of the <a> tag 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. |
| _self | Default. Opens the linked document in the same frame. |
| _parent | Opens the linked document in the parent frameset. |
| _top | Opens the linked document in the entire window. |
| framename | Opens the linked document in the specified frame. |
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