Overview
The target attribute indicates how to open the document linked. It can be opened in the same window, same or a specific frame.
Note: target is an optional attribute. If this option is not set, the links will open in the same window.
Syntax & Example
<a href="example.html" target="_self|_blank|_parent|_top">
For instance, if you are going to open a link in a new tab, the target attribute should read as follows
<a href="example.html" target="_blank">
Attribute Values
| Attribute Value | Description |
|---|---|
| _self | Opens the linked document in the same frame as it was clicked. If the attribute is not set, this is the default browser option. |
| _blank | Opens link in a new window or tab. |
| _parent | Opens link in the parent frame. |
| _top | Opens link in the full body of the window. |