Anchor target attribute

HTML DOM Anchor Object

Definition and usage

target Attribute sets or returns the link's target attribute Value.

target Attribute specifies the location where the linked document is opened.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <a> target Attribute

Example

Example 1

Change the target of the link to "_blank" (the link will open in a new window):

document.getElementById("myAnchor").target = "_blank";

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Example 2

Return the target attribute value of the link:

var x = document.getElementById("myAnchor").target;

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Syntax

Return the target attribute:

anchorObject.target

Set the target attribute:

anchorObject.target = "_blank|_self|_parent|_top|framename"

Attribute value

Value Description
_blank Open the document linked in a new window.
_self Open the linked document in the same frame when clicked (default).
_parent Open the linked document in the parent frame set.
_top Open the linked document in the entire window.
framename Open the linked document in the named frame.

Technical Details

Return Value: A string value indicating the location where the linked document is to be opened.

Browser Support

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HTML DOM Anchor Object