Should links open in a new window? By Allison LaMotte Hey folks, Just wanted to throw a usability question out to the masses since it has become a subject of debate between a couple of us. When you click on link on a webpage, do you prefer that it: A) Opens in a new tab B) Opens in a new window c) Opens in the existing tab Why? Personally, I prefer that links open in a new tab, because I don't want to lose the original page. Looking forward to hearing your opinions! Allison
Tom Ashcraft Ralf Baum almost 7 years ago12/13/14 at 8:40 pm (UTC) No worries, Ralf! This is a wonderful topic. I love hearing both sides of the issue.
Allison LaMotte Author Ralf Baum almost 7 years ago12/15/14 at 12:02 pm (UTC) @Ralf: No worries! It would've made sense that we were talking about e-learning. ;)
Ben Sewell almost 7 years ago12/15/14 at 3:09 pm (UTC) I definitely agree with the new tab option. My browser would be a complete disaster area if it weren't for tabs (and the ability to pin them)!
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I love this discussion!
No worries, Ralf! This is a wonderful topic. I love hearing both sides of the issue.
@Ralf: No worries! It would've made sense that we were talking about e-learning. ;)
I definitely agree with the new tab option. My browser would be a complete disaster area if it weren't for tabs (and the ability to pin them)!
Gotta vote for opens in a new tab.