Javascript-How to implement target=_blank in a simple link

Question

So, this is my code:

function link1() { window.location.href="Example"; }

How do i achieve the _blank function in JS?

Cheers

(Note: I am not using a library, nor am i intending to atm)

@isherwood: No, this doesn't relate to attributes. That's just the OP's title steering you off. — T.J. Crowder, Jan 29 '14 at 18:27

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 29 '14 at 18:26

3

window.open will do the trick.

function link1()
{ 
   window.open("http://www.example.com");
}

answered Jan 29 '14 at 18:26

Mark

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Indeed. Provided this is called during the processing of a user-initiated event (otherwise, the pop-up blocker will do its job). – T.J. Crowder Jan 29 '14 at 18:26

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