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Force IE7 to open links in new tabs

In IE7 links that are supposed to open in a new window (they have a target="_blank" attribute assigned to them) always open in a new window instead of in a new tab like in most other browsers. If you want to change this behavior so that the links open in a new tab instead of in a new window, you can configure this.


In IE7, go to Tools --> Internet Options.

From the General tab, click the Settings button in the Tabs section.

In the When a pop-up is encountered section, click the radio button next to Always open pop-ups in a new tab.

Save your changes and links that open a new window will now open in a new tab instead.
Rating: 100% positive, 2 total Votes
Categories: IE7 internet explorer customization
Added: on Mar 03, 2009 at 11:21 am
Added By: an anonymous user
Searches: ie7 tab open link internet

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