HTML <base> target attribute

HTML <base> Tag

Definition and Usage

target Attribute to specify the default target for all hyperlinks and forms on the page.

You can use each hyperlink/form's target Attribute to override this attribute.

Example

Specify the default target for all hyperlinks and forms on the page:

<head>
  <base target="_blank">
</head>

Try It Yourself

Syntax

<base target="_blank|_self|_parent|_top">

Attribute Value

Value Description
_blank Open links in a new window or tab.
_self Default. Open links in the same frame when clicked.
_parent Open links in the parent frame.
_top Open links in the entire window.

Browser Support

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HTML <base> Tag