Kyle Shevlin • 1/26/2015

Small Gripe: Target=“_blank”

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The article criticizes the common client request to make hyperlinks open in a new tab using target="_blank". The author argues this overrides default browser behavior, removes user control, and is often a misguided attempt to keep users from leaving a site. It advocates for respecting user preferences and links to a more detailed article on the topic.

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