#01-001

Target attribute

Why does my web page cause the browser to launch a new browser window?

A: If a link in your web page is launching a new session (browser window) in Netscape or Explorer, you have specified an incorrect target in the link dialog. The target field is generally only useful for framed web sites, or to launch a new session.

In most cases, the Target field should say _self. This will load into the current page. It might say default:_self, which is fine.

Either of these will replace the existing page rather than launching a new browser session.

If it says _blank, it is going to launch a new session. Sometimes this may be desirable, but not typically.

If it says default:_blank, you need to make a change in the Web Page Properties. This is where you can specify a default destination for all your hyperlinks. Change Base Target from _blank to _self. This will fix all the links in the document.

You may have to check all your documents if you have set this to _blank in others as well.