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target in strict doctype Bill 12-16-2007
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Posted by Bill on December 16, 2007, 12:40 pm
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 Hi

Writing <a href=" " target="_new" ></a> in a "strict" dtd sheet leads to
an error. How can we specify to open the new page in a new window while in
strict dtd ?


Thanks



Posted by Lars Eighner on December 16, 2007, 1:35 pm
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> Hi

> Writing <a href=" " target="_new" ></a> in a "strict" dtd sheet leads to
> an error. How can we specify to open the new page in a new window while in
> strict dtd ?

You can't. One of the ideas of Strict is that users get to control their
own browsers.

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Posted by Beauregard T. Shagnasty on December 16, 2007, 1:40 pm
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Bill wrote:

> Writing <a href=" " target="_new" ></a> in a "strict" dtd sheet leads to
> an error. How can we specify to open the new page in a new window while in
> strict dtd ?

We can't.

Why do you want to inflict new windows on your visitors? See Point 2:
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/990530.html

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-bts
-Motorcycles defy gravity; cars just suck

Posted by Bill on December 16, 2007, 2:14 pm
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Hi

Let's say that the new window is a reference to a law on an official
government site. That page might (and in fact are most often) be long to
load. If the visitor has to switch often between your site page and that
reference might not be a very good idea.

Thanks
>
> Why do you want to inflict new windows on your visitors? See Point 2:



Posted by Beauregard T. Shagnasty on December 16, 2007, 2:20 pm
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Bill wrote:

> [Beauregard wrote:]
>> Why do you want to inflict new windows on your visitors? See Point 2:
>
> Let's say that the new window is a reference to a law on an official
> government site. That page might (and in fact are most often) be long
> to load. If the visitor has to switch often between your site page
> and that reference might not be a very good idea.

Then place a marker next to the link that explains that it might be wise
to open the link in a new window or tab.

You've seen Wikipedia? Note the little icons next to various links. It
looks like a two-headed arrow, pointing southwest-northeast.

Please don't top-post. Thanks.

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-bts
-Motorcycles defy gravity; cars just suck

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