TARGET Attribute | target Property

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Sets or retrieves the window or frame at which to target the contents.

Syntax

HTML	<ELEMENT TARGET = sTarget ... >
Scripting	object.target [ = sTarget ]

Possible Values

sTarget

String that specifies one of the following values: _blank Load the linked document into a new blank window. This window is not named. _parent Load the linked document into the immediate parent of the document the link is in. _search Load the linked document into the browser's search pane. Available in Internet Explorer 5 or later. _self Load the linked document into the same window the link was clicked in (the active window). _top Load the linked document into the topmost window.

The property is read/write with no default value.

Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see dynamic properties.

Remarks

If there is no frame or window that matches the specified target, a new window is opened for the link.

The default value for target depends on the URL and site. If the user does not leave the site, the default is _self, but if the user exits to a new site, the default is _top.

Example

This example uses the TARGET attribute to specify a link that loads the page into the topmost frame of the current frameset.

Sample Code

<A HREF="newpage.htm" TARGET="_top">Go to New Page.</A>

Applies To

[ Object Name ] Platform Version Win16: Win32: Mac: Unix: WinCE: Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.	A, AREA, BASE, FORM

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