HTML a target Attribute

HTML <a> tag : The target attribute specifies where to open the linked document

Definition and Usage

The target attribute specifies where to open the linked document.

Browser Support

Attribute
target Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Syntax

<a target="_blank|_self|_parent|_top|framename">

Attribute Values

Value Description
_blank Opens the linked document in a new window or tab
_self Opens the linked document in the same frame as it was clicked (this is default)
_parent Opens the linked document in the parent frame
_top Opens the linked document in the full body of the window
framename Opens the linked document in the named iframe

❮ HTML <a> tag