XHTML Target

JacobHaug · #1 (**permalink**) Jan 3rd, 2007, 12:49

Ok, so I am building a website for a client and it will not validate as XHTML strict because the target attribute is not supported. So I normally do a JavaScript work around...but thought I would ask what the proper way is?

ukgeoff · #2 (**permalink**) Jan 3rd, 2007, 15:01

My understanding is that it was removed from the spec because it was originally aimed at frames and pop-up windows, both of which have fallen into disrepute.

That being the case, is there a better way that you can convince your client to accept or do you use JavaScript?

moojoo · #3 (**permalink**) Jan 3rd, 2007, 15:09

This example page is nice: http://www.alistapart.com/d/popuplinks/examples.html

JacobHaug · #4 (**permalink**) Jan 3rd, 2007, 15:16

I just added that onto the link, it works and validates as XHTML Strict.

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onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/','',''); return false" /></a>

Ryan Fait · #5 (**permalink**) Jan 3rd, 2007, 19:23

Ouch. Unobtrusive, people!

http://adactio.com/atmedia2005/

JacobHaug · #6 (**permalink**) Jan 4th, 2007, 07:31

Ok Ryan what do you suggest I do? I need it to validate strict, so you can't use the target attribute. What do you think?

Ryan Fait · #7 (**permalink**) Jan 4th, 2007, 09:17

The presentation link I gave you has the script on there you're looking for.

JacobHaug · #8 (**permalink**) Jan 4th, 2007, 11:55

Ok, I will look at it later...lol

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