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AllisonLaMotte's avatar
AllisonLaMotte
Staff
11 years ago

Should links open in a new window?

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:...
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LindaNelson's avatar
LindaNelson
Community Member
3 years ago

This is an old post, but it has become very relevant to me lately. I'm developing systems training, Test-out for learners. Normally, with Systems test questions, I open screenshots in a new window, but an SME asked me to open the image with a toggle button in the same page. What are folks thoughts on that?  What is better for learners in your experience?

In other words, my learner gets a test question and needs the screenshot for reference to answer the question.

In your experience developing these kinds of learning experiences, what is best for the learner when providing  Systems screenshot references for answering questions:

1. A screen shot opening in a new window

Or...

2. A screenshot opening in the same window with instructions to use the toggle button to turn it on and off. Naturally, the image would be in the off state at first. 

  • AllisonLaMotte's avatar
    AllisonLaMotte
    Staff
    3 years ago

    Hi Linda,

    It's hard to speak for others, but I know I personally would like to have it in a separate window so I could look at both simultaneously. The toggle button I assume only allows them to look at one at a time.

    Curious how others feel about this!