[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #63238: Remove `target="_blank"` from Browser Uploader Link (was: Removed `target="_blank"` from Browser Uploader Link)
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Mon Aug 18 07:30:57 UTC 2025
#63238: Remove `target="_blank"` from Browser Uploader Link
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Reporter: dilipbheda | Owner: joedolson
Type: defect (bug) | Status: accepted
Priority: normal | Milestone: 6.9
Component: Media | Version:
Severity: normal | Resolution:
Keywords: has-patch has- | Focuses: accessibility,
screenshots target-blank | administration
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Comment (by rollybueno):
Honestly, I think adding `role="button"` still creates semantic mismatch
and another accessibility issue. Since this is toggling the uploader in
same page, why not don't just using real `<button>` instead?
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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/63238#comment:5>
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