Open a URL in a proper tab/window in Chrome

Question

I'm trying to use window.open to open a URL in a new tab or window. At the moment I can only get it to open in a "pseudo-window" which ressembles more a pop-up than a proper window.

How can I use JavaScript to open URLs in a proper window or tab in Chrome?

Note: I've tried finding the code for the function window.open using the Code Search, but cannot find it.

I agree with @JezenThomas just use link but if this is somehow case specific problem, then nvm — Mauno Vähä, Aug 18 '12 at 12:30

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 18 '12 at 12:24

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As far as I know, this is controlled by the browser and we don't have a way to change it.

You could use a hyperlink with the target set to "_blank" and try, but that wouldn't be window.open.

answered Aug 18 '12 at 12:24

Some Guy

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score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:12

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Open a URL in a new tab (and not a new window) using JavaScript

taken from here

$('a').click(function() {
  $(this).attr('target', '_blank');
});

edited May 23 '17 at 12:12

Community

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answered Aug 18 '12 at 12:25

ikassi

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 20 '12 at 13:51

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$(document).ready(function() {
   $('#NewTab').click(function() {
        $(this).target = "_blank";
        window.open($(this).prop('href'));
        return false;
   });
});

It may help you

answered Sep 20 '12 at 13:51

frangly

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Open a URL in a proper tab/window in Chrome

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