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From: deborah.kaplan
Date: Aug 19, 2014 9:53AM

Well, one answer would be why would you need to be aware of a new window or
new tab trying to open? The answer is exactly the same as for modals --
something unexpected is going to happen and you want to know about it so
you can avoid it or control it appropriately.

In my case as a voice/keyboard user it's because if I knew a link would
open a modal there's a chance I would avoid the link, because many modals
are difficult to exit without a mouse. But again, there's no usability
distinction between wanting to know a modal is opening and wanting to know
a new tab/new window is opening. Your browser is going to do something
unexpected if you click a link, so it would be nice to be warned.

Deborah Kaplan

On Tue, 19 Aug 2014, Greg Gamble wrote:

> Deborah ... what would you need to be aware of a modal trying to open?
> I'd think just the modal showing would be enough, unless you're talking about the format/size of the modal?
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> And I agree 100% on the bulleted list ... and see most newer or at least updated modal frameworks getting better, as far as closing and focus.
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