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From: Rheaume, Geneviève (CHRC/CCDP)
Date: Oct 4, 2022 1:37PM

Hi,

Here are the links to the WCAG techniques that actually mention the best way to open a page in a new browser window. This technique is related to the success criteria 3.2.1 and 3.2.5
Opening new windows and tabs from a link only when necessary : https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Techniques/general/G200

Here is the proper way to apply this technique if you want to open a new tab or a new window :
Using the target attribute to open a new window on user requests and indicating this in link text : https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Techniques/html/H83

Geneviève