Did you know? WP Menu Trick
Last Update: August 27, 2017
When working online, there feels like there is always something new to learn.
I have been building websites for three years now and I still learn new things I can do with WordPress.
One of those things has to do with the menu.
I never had need for this particular feature so I never looked into it. I just assumed it was not possible so never 'Googled' it.
One of my clients is very particular about her links and wants EVERYthing to open in a new tab - including her menu items.
As I said, I did not think it was possible.
Then I searched and guess what?
Of course it is possible and it doesn't take any custom coding!
Go to Appearance > Menus
Make sure you save your menu again!
Cool trick ;)
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ethglo
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It's definitely good that people know about this, and I respect the choice to do it. However, it's considered standard practice in HTML and coding to always open links in the same tab. This is because if people want a new tab, it's standard that they either right-click and choose that option or use a middle click on their mouse. Straying away from that standard can cause confusion and frustration.
I only say this because I used to make all external links open in a new tab. But after reading on it, and seeing code textbooks suggest not doing it, I became convinced that it's not the best thing to do.
I only say this because I used to make all external links open in a new tab. But after reading on it, and seeing code textbooks suggest not doing it, I became convinced that it's not the best thing to do.