Tip: How to Open a Link as a New Tab (with Firefox, at least)

Rizar · 08. Mar 2009, 11:06 PM

Ever get annoyed with links on TSA and other websites that do not open as a new tab? Does this prevent you from continuing to read while you wait for a new page to load?

I am often reading an article on TSA and find an interesting link to browse, but it would be nice to have it load in a new tab. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't if you let the defaults dictate.

My tip: one work around is to use a right-click on the link and select "Open Link in New Tab." If you have this in your context menu, then it also works for every site on the web; even this forum. I know it works for Firefox; not sure about other browsers.

Jojoyee · 09. Mar 2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizar

Ever get annoyed with links on TSA and other websites that do not open as a new tab?

On editing TSA source page, one can try to insert target="_blank" in html code <a href="...">...</a> so that it reads <a target="_blank" href="...">...</a>

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizar

tip: one work around is to use a right-click on the link and select "Open Link in New Tab." If you have this in your context menu, then it also works for every site on the web; even this forum. I know it works for Firefox; not sure about other browsers.

I used to do that, but now I prefer either one of the following, faster than context menu:
1. Hold Ctrl-Key and left click your mouse at the link. OR
2. Middle-click your mouse at the link.

Anupam · 09. Mar 2009, 12:55 PM

I use the second method that Jojoyee wrote. Since I started using Firefox, I always use the mouse-wheel to open the link in a new tab. Just click the mouse-wheel on the link, and the link will open in a new tab. Very fast

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Rizar · 09. Mar 2009, 05:36 PM

Even better! Now I'm glad I posted this.

abhishek · 09. Mar 2009, 06:56 PM

There are other alternatives as well in Firefox... And yes, none of the ones below need any software/addon/plugin.

1. If you use a mouse, and not a touchpad, then pressing the wheel would open link in new tab.
2. Alternately, you can go to Tools>Options>Tabs and select the option to open each link in new tab. I used this for quite a long time until I started using Tab Mix Plus sometime back.

Do tell is this solves your problem.

Regards,
Abhishek

abhishek · 09. Mar 2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhishek

There are other alternatives as well in Firefox... And yes, none of the ones below need any software/addon/plugin.

1. If you use a mouse, and not a touchpad, then pressing the wheel would open link in new tab.
2. Alternately, you can go to Tools>Options>Tabs and select the option to open each link in new tab. I used this for quite a long time until I started using Tab Mix Plus sometime back.

Do tell is this solves your problem.

Regards,
Abhishek

Oops... The alternative is already posted.... Sorry for the double post.... Seems I am experimenting too much with the topic grouping....

rhiannon · 10. Mar 2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizar

Ever get annoyed with links on TSA and other websites that do not open as a new tab? Does this prevent you from continuing to read while you wait for a new page to load?

I am often reading an article on TSA and find an interesting link to browse, but it would be nice to have it load in a new tab. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't if you let the defaults dictate.

My tip: one work around is to use a right-click on the link and select "Open Link in New Tab." If you have this in your context menu, then it also works for every site on the web; even this forum. I know it works for Firefox; not sure about other browsers.

I haven't had a middle click on any mouse for a long time, and on the laptop its a moot point.
I've been using a Firefox plug-in called Instaclick for a while now, I really like it. Right click on any link opens it in a new tab. You can disable it by holding the Ctrl key.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6539

Harufy · 13. Apr 2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jojoyee

On editing TSA source page, one can try to insert target="_blank" in html code <a href="...">...</a> so that it reads <a target="_blank" href="...">...</a>

I used to do that, but now I prefer either one of the following, faster than context menu:
1. Hold Ctrl-Key and left click your mouse at the link. OR
2. Middle-click your mouse at the link.

Tis a poor day when you don't learn something! Thanks for the tip about the middle click. I knew about Ctrl+Click which also works in IE7. Will pass this tip onto our seniors computer club members.

andrews · 14. Apr 2009, 05:19 AM

Ever want to open another copy of the same page your on in FF and do not want to create a new tab and copy the URL and then paste?

A few months ago I figured this out! Makes working on sites like this much easier!

Andy

Rizar · 14. Apr 2009, 07:34 PM

Excellent tip. I've seen FF tabs drag before and I've used it to create bookmarks quickly, but I didn't know you could simply create a duplicate tab like that. This was one feature IE had an advantage on, except with addons like Tab Mix Plus.

08. Mar 2009, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rizar Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Space Posts: 368	Tip: How to Open a Link as a New Tab (with Firefox, at least) Ever get annoyed with links on TSA and other websites that do not open as a new tab? Does this prevent you from continuing to read while you wait for a new page to load? I am often reading an article on TSA and find an interesting link to browse, but it would be nice to have it load in a new tab. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't if you let the defaults dictate. My tip: one work around is to use a right-click on the link and select "Open Link in New Tab." If you have this in your context menu, then it also works for every site on the web; even this forum. I know it works for Firefox; not sure about other browsers.

09. Mar 2009, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anupam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 9,484	I use the second method that Jojoyee wrote. Since I started using Firefox, I always use the mouse-wheel to open the link in a new tab. Just click the mouse-wheel on the link, and the link will open in a new tab. Very fast . __________________ Anupam

14. Apr 2009, 05:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
andrews Foundation Editor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 70	Another Great Tip - <Ctrl><Left Click> on a FF Tab and drag to duplicate a page. Ever want to open another copy of the same page your on in FF and do not want to create a new tab and copy the URL and then paste? A few months ago I figured this out! Makes working on sites like this much easier! Andy

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09. Mar 2009, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rizar Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Space Posts: 368	Even better! Now I'm glad I posted this.

09. Mar 2009, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
abhishek Full Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Posts: 42	There are other alternatives as well in Firefox... And yes, none of the ones below need any software/addon/plugin. 1. If you use a mouse, and not a touchpad, then pressing the wheel would open link in new tab. 2. Alternately, you can go to Tools>Options>Tabs and select the option to open each link in new tab. I used this for quite a long time until I started using Tab Mix Plus sometime back. Do tell is this solves your problem. Regards, Abhishek

14. Apr 2009, 07:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rizar Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Space Posts: 368	Excellent tip. I've seen FF tabs drag before and I've used it to create bookmarks quickly, but I didn't know you could simply create a duplicate tab like that. This was one feature IE had an advantage on, except with addons like Tab Mix Plus.