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  1. Magnolia Standard Templating Kit (closed)
  2. MGNLSTK-26

Don't kill the back button: Do not open external links in a new window

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    • Resolution: Won't Do
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      1) in XHTML 1.0 strict target="_blank" is depricated.
      2) The Button is the most reliable and most popular feature in a browser. All users know how to use it.
      3) Accessibility Issue: Screenreader users don't get the information that a new window is openend. It's very hard to come to come back or to change windows.
      4) Don't panic that user don't come. If the content is relevant for them they come. It's even easier for them if they can use the back button.

      So please do not open external in a new window and eleminate target="_blank".

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              pbaerfuss Philipp Bärfuss
              timowirth Timo Wirth
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