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From: Mark Bryant
Date: Nov 6, 2003 12:41PM

What is the proper way to handle a link that when clicked, opens a new
browser window (target=_blank)? Does it need to be addressed for
accessibility and if so, why and how?

I have read in the WAI about Checkpoint 10.1 "Until user agents allow users
to turn off spawned windows, do not cause pop-ups or other windows to appear
and do not change the current window without informing the user. [Priority
2]".

Seems like this only applies to server spawned windows and not user
initiated clicking?

TIA,
-mark





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