Javascript-How to implement target=_blank in a simple link [duplicate]

Question

So, this is my code:

function link1() { window.location.href="Example"; }

How do i achieve the _blank function in JS?

Cheers

(Note: I am not using a library, nor am i intending to atm)

@isherwood: No, this doesn't relate to attributes. That's just the OP's title steering you off. — T.J. Crowder
– T.J. Crowder, Commented Jan 29, 2014 at 18:27

Mark · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-29 18:26:27Z

3

window.open will do the trick.

function link1()
{ 
   window.open("http://www.example.com");
}

answered Jan 29, 2014 at 18:26

Mark

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Indeed. Provided this is called during the processing of a user-initiated event (otherwise, the pop-up blocker will do its job).