topic Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window. in EE Community info & News

Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

XRaySpeX — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:51:40 GMT

Then you can read the post referring to the link & the link itself side-by-side. It's better & cleaner. I've asked for this a no. of times.

I have to keep remembering to change it from the default Open in Current Window every time 😞 .

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

EssexBoyEE — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 21:06:49 GMT

When using my Phone, which is most of the time these days, I just press and the Link, option, open New Tab in Group, then choose or switch between the two.

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

XRaySpeX — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:06:32 GMT

@EssexBoyEE : Are you saying that pressing the paper-clip icon above brings up diff screens on mobile view from desktop? It doesn't on my mobile. Cuz that is all I'm asking about.

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

Jon_K — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:31:33 GMT

Hi @XRaySpeX.

I've fed this back and will let you know when we get a response.

Jon

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

chistery — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:52:44 GMT

I suggested this ages ago, nothing happened.

I also think adding these links to the bottom of the page as well would be useful, to save scrolling back up.

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

Sean_D — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:57:39 GMT

Hi @XRaySpeX,

Thanks for the suggestion. I also prefer links to open in a new window 😀

I have some good news. I have requested that Khoros change the 'Target' option drop down so that it defaults to 'Open in new window' as opposed to 'Open in current window'. I am happy to report that they have confirmed that this is possible and they will go ahead with the change.

This should happen in the next couple of hours, if not sooner. Once I receive confirmation that it has been applied I will let you know, but you will probably notice before I do 😀

Cheers

Sean

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

Sean_D — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:02:20 GMT

Hi @chistery,

Thanks for the suggestion. I agree it would make navigation that bit easier.

Making this addition is not quite as easy and would require some development work. This isn't something that I can do at the moment but will consider this in the future. I am sorry my reply wasn't more favourable.

Cheers

Sean

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

chistery — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:03:29 GMT

Thanks @Sean_D

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

XRaySpeX — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:31:08 GMT

OK, @Sean_D , thanks for trying.

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

chistery — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:38:56 GMT

OK, @Sean_D , thanks for trying.

@XRaySpeX Your suggestion is being implemented today, so it's good news for you!

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

Sean_D — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:42:55 GMT

Hey @XRaySpeX,

Those changes have now been made. The 'Target' option will now default to 'Open in new page' 😀

Cheers

Sean

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

XRaySpeX — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:47:53 GMT

Thanks, @Sean_D . That'll save a lot of bother. Excellent!

@pip11 : As we discussed, it's been done for EE. How's BT coming along?

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

pip11 — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:22:57 GMT

Still in progress AFAIK. I'll check and get back to you.

I've sent a PM tro @SeanD the BT forum manager and await a reply.😂

Re: Please, Please, Make New Link Default to Open in NEW Window.

pip11 — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:27:19 GMT

@Sean_D wrote:
Hey @XRaySpeX,

Those changes have now been made. The 'Target' option will now default to 'Open in new page' 😀

Cheers
Sean

Nice one Sean, now to get it done on the BT forum.😁