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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:
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
34 Replies
Gotta vote for opens in a new tab.
Is anyone aware of how to specify one of those three choices when publishing?
Looking to publish so resources/links open in a new tab, rather than a new window. Aside from a Java patch to fix, is there a way to specify in Storyline: open in new tab; open in new window; open in existing tab? Thanks all
Hi Terence! Great question! When you add a trigger to open a URL/file, you can select the browser option gear icon next to File or Url. From there, you can click Display in current browser window. Here's a screenshot for reference. I hope that helps!
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.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!
