HTML a target Attribute
 HTML <a> tag
Definition and Usage
The target attribute specifies where the URL (web resource) should be opened.
Syntax
Syntax Example
Attribute Values
| Value |
Description |
| _blank |
The target URL will open in a new window. |
| _self |
The target URL will open in the same frame as it was
clicked. |
| _parent |
The target URL will open in the parent frameset. |
| _top |
The target URL will open in the full body of the window. |
| framename |
The name of the target frame the URL should open in. |
Browser Support
The attribute is supported in all major browsers.
Example
| Source |
Output |
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<p>Open target in new window:
<a href="http://www.w3schools.com" target="_blank">
W3Schools</a></p>
<p>Open target current frame:
<a href="http://www.w3schools.com" target="_self">
W3Schools</a></p>
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Open target in new window:
W3Schools
Open target current frame:
W3Schools
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Try-It-Yourself Demos
a target
attribute example
Specify where the target window of the hyperlink.
HTML <a> tag
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