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Is it possible to change the settings so that when someone clicks on a URL link it automatically opens up a new browser tab or window?
When I click on outside links (or inside) it takes me away from the TPF page I am on and to the new links page. I then have to go back or reopen the TPF site in a new tab or browser window. A bit annoying as I don't want to navigate away from the current TPF page I'm on just to see what the link is.
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When I click on outside links (or inside) it takes me away from the TPF page I am on and to the new links page. I then have to go back or reopen the TPF site in a new tab or browser window. A bit annoying as I don't want to navigate away from the current TPF page I'm on just to see what the link is.
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Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.
CTRL also performs a similar function.
I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.
CTRL also performs a similar function.
I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.
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I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for meGlenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.
CTRL also performs a similar function.
I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.
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There's probably a setting in your browser to make that the default behavior. Which browser do you use?Andy Velebil wrote:I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for meGlenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.
CTRL also performs a similar function.
I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.
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Alternatively right-click and use the context menu for open in new tab/window. I agree regarding not remembering all of the keyboard shortcuts especially if you use a large number of software packages; right-click and use context I don't count as a shortcut, since in almost every app you left click to select or right click for context action so seems natural to me. ymmv.Andy Velebil wrote:I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for meGlenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.
CTRL also performs a similar function.
I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.
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Glenn,Glenn E. wrote:There's probably a setting in your browser to make that the default behavior. Which browser do you use?Andy Velebil wrote:I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for meGlenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.
CTRL also performs a similar function.
I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.
There should be a setting within the sites phpBB coding that needs to be turned on and it will do it for everyone automatically. Much easier.
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Right click would be great except when you don't us a PC and there is no right click.PhilW wrote:Alternatively right-click and use the context menu for open in new tab/window. I agree regarding not remembering all of the keyboard shortcuts especially if you use a large number of software packages; right-click and use context I don't count as a shortcut, since in almost every app you left click to select or right click for context action so seems natural to me. ymmv.Andy Velebil wrote:I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for meGlenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.
CTRL also performs a similar function.
I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.
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Then Ctrl-click.. Or, on a laptop, two-finger click..Andy Velebil wrote:Right click would be great except when you don't us a PC and there is no right click.PhilW wrote:Alternatively right-click and use the context menu for open in new tab/window. I agree regarding not remembering all of the keyboard shortcuts especially if you use a large number of software packages; right-click and use context I don't count as a shortcut, since in almost every app you left click to select or right click for context action so seems natural to me. ymmv.Andy Velebil wrote:I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for meGlenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.
CTRL also performs a similar function.
I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.
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Easier for you. :p I prefer the default (current) behavior, so your solution would screw things up for me as there is not a setting to reverse that behavior if it is being overridden by the web site.Andy Velebil wrote:Glenn,Glenn E. wrote:There's probably a setting in your browser to make that the default behavior. Which browser do you use?Andy Velebil wrote:I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for meGlenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.
CTRL also performs a similar function.
I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.
There should be a setting within the sites phpBB coding that needs to be turned on and it will do it for everyone automatically. Much easier.
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I'm not aware (and cannot find) any switch in the phpBB configuration that would make this happen automatically.
But I am entirely convinced by Glenn's argument that making it work for a forgetful man from LA would cause irritation to others who are so technically genius that they can remember to press one key before clicking
But I am entirely convinced by Glenn's argument that making it work for a forgetful man from LA would cause irritation to others who are so technically genius that they can remember to press one key before clicking
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Yes, I admit it is difficult after an evening tasting old purple liquids. LolDRT wrote:I'm not aware (and cannot find) any switch in the phpBB configuration that would make this happen automatically.
But I am entirely convinced by Glenn's argument that making it work for a forgetful man from LA would cause irritation to others who are so technically genius that they can remember to press one key before clicking