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Hello, I'm taking a web design class. I designed a website and on one of the
webpages a link should open in a new window, but in Internet explorer and in
netscape, it opens in the same window. My instructor said my code is right,
it has something to do with the browser settings. I'm including some of his
email:



Let me let you know what I am doing when I visit your home page to see if we
are following the EXACT same procedure:

(1) I visit http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~mjsmith/.
(2) I click the link at the top labeled "Wedding Planning."
(3) The page loads in a new window, as expected.

As I stated in our recent phone conversation, you need to check your browser
settings, which can vary greatly. I use Firefox, version 1.5.0.7. To change
the way in which links open, I go to Tools/Options/Tabbed Browsing/Links.

In IE I don't see anything about tabbed browsing links. If someone could
help me out, I would really appreciate it.
 
Mindy said:
Hello, I'm taking a web design class. I designed a website and on one of the
webpages a link should open in a new window, but in Internet explorer and in
netscape, it opens in the same window. My instructor said my code is right,
it has something to do with the browser settings. I'm including some of his
email:



Let me let you know what I am doing when I visit your home page to see if we
are following the EXACT same procedure:

(1) I visit http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~mjsmith/.
(2) I click the link at the top labeled "Wedding Planning."
(3) The page loads in a new window, as expected.

As I stated in our recent phone conversation, you need to check your browser
settings, which can vary greatly. I use Firefox, version 1.5.0.7. To change
the way in which links open, I go to Tools/Options/Tabbed Browsing/Links.

In IE I don't see anything about tabbed browsing links. If someone could
help me out, I would really appreciate it.
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Mindy said:
Hello, I'm taking a web design class. I designed a website and on one of the
webpages a link should open in a new window, but in Internet explorer and in
netscape, it opens in the same window. My instructor said my code is right,
it has something to do with the browser settings. I'm including some of his
email:



Let me let you know what I am doing when I visit your home page to see if we
are following the EXACT same procedure:

(1) I visit http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~mjsmith/.
(2) I click the link at the top labeled "Wedding Planning."
(3) The page loads in a new window, as expected.

As I stated in our recent phone conversation, you need to check your browser
settings, which can vary greatly. I use Firefox, version 1.5.0.7. To change
the way in which links open, I go to Tools/Options/Tabbed Browsing/Links.

In IE I don't see anything about tabbed browsing links. If someone could
help me out, I would really appreciate it.
Click to expand...
 
I also have a problem with the links. When I click on a search, for example,
the link opens a new window, but the window is only about 5 inches. I have no
idea how to correct this. Any hints?
 
Mindy said:
Hello, I'm taking a web design class. I designed a website and on one of the
webpages a link should open in a new window, but in Internet explorer and in
netscape, it opens in the same window. My instructor said my code is right,
it has something to do with the browser settings. I'm including some of his
email:



Let me let you know what I am doing when I visit your home page to see if we
are following the EXACT same procedure:

(1) I visit http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~mjsmith/.
(2) I click the link at the top labeled "Wedding Planning."
(3) The page loads in a new window, as expected.

As I stated in our recent phone conversation, you need to check your browser
settings, which can vary greatly. I use Firefox, version 1.5.0.7. To change
the way in which links open, I go to Tools/Options/Tabbed Browsing/Links.

In IE I don't see anything about tabbed browsing links. If someone could
help me out, I would really appreciate it.
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In the framed page at the menu.html URL:

<a href = "http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~mjsmith/framesLab/framesLab.html"
target = "_blank">Wedding Planning </A>

The target attribute, normally used to change the content of another
frame, can also be used to open a new window if it is set to the
reserved value (NEEDS the underscore) _blank. Other reserved values
include _self, _parent and _top. The _top value changes the entire
window to the URL set by the href attribute. Apparently _top is the
target attribute's default value.

One on line reference (There are CERTAINLY others)
http://www.echoecho.com/documentation.htm
 
Hi,
As RobertVA wrote, try placing quotes around "_blank"

Also, a toolbar, program, BHO, etc. may be blocking new windows on your
computer.

<canned response>
From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Browsing> uncheck "Reuse windows
for launching shortcuts."

And... you may have a toolbar or program running which is blocking pop-up
windows- something like Yahoo toolbar, Google toolbar, MSN toolbar, etc.
The Yahoo toolbar is a very common cause. Disabling the pop-up blocker may
allow a second window to open. Or you may have to uninstall the toolbar.

If you're sure that another program isn't causing this, these links should
help.
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/26.html
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/27.html
</canned response>

Don
[MS MVP- IE]
 
Hi,
Open a webpage. Stretch it out to fullsize. Don't use maximize.
Choose any link on that webpage and right-click> open in a new window.
Stretch that second window out to the desired size- don't use maximize.
Close the first IE window. Then close that second resized window.

To always get a true maximized window...
AutoSizer 1.4- http://www.southbaypc.com/AutoSizer/
IE New Window Maximizer http://www.jiisoft.com/iemaximizer/index.htm

Additional information at:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/ietips.htm >>> Opening
Internet Explorer Full Size
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm >>> Tip #6
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/30.html

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

kolt said:
I also have a problem with the links. When I click on a search, for example,
the link opens a new window, but the window is only about 5 inches. I have no
idea how to correct this. Any hints?
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