[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #63442: URL to WordPress release notes - open in the new window

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#63442: URL to WordPress release notes - open in the new window
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 Reporter:  vyskoczilova                 |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)                 |      Status:  new
 Priority:  low                          |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Administration               |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                       |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch 2nd-opinion close  |     Focuses:  accessibility
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Comment (by joedolson):

 Yes, core is only using `target='_blank'` in cases where navigating to a
 new page would risk data loss. If necessary, links could be added that
 open in new tabs as long as they're clearly noted as such (as @audrasjb)
 says above, but it's preferable to leave it up to the user.

 For predictability, it's better if all links open in the same way, as
 well, so that a user can have consistent expectations of behavior.

 The essential problem is that links that do not have `target="_blank"`
 allow a user to choose how they wish to open the link, but links with
 `target="blank"` only allow the user to open them in a new tab, which can
 introduce an undesirable change of context.

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