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How can I make links open in a new tab rather than in the current window which then takes me out of the forum?
The links in here for example:
Hi @stocksforum,
try the following js code. Add it in your theme js files:
jQuery(".wpforo-post-content a").attr('target' ,'_blank');
Ok, can it be added in the future wpForo update?
Seems logical, otherwise people are taken away from the forum and may not return.
Hi @stocksforum,
try the following js code. Add it in your theme js files:
jQuery(".wpforo-post-content a").attr('target' ,'_blank');
Exactly in which file and where do I have to put that JavaScript code?
I'd suggest you read this article: https://www.collectiveray.com/add-javascript-to-wordpress
Aside from the code above, if links are pasted as plain text (control+shift+v) it will auto add the target_blank functions.
Straight paste: https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/links-to-open-in-new-tab/#post-27897
Plain text paste: https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/links-to-open-in-new-tab/#post-27897
Thanks.
However need it to operate universally to open in new tab.
As users of the forum just want it to be simple to use and I want to make sure they stay in the forum when clicking a link, not ending up on another site.
Thanks.
However need it to operate universally to open in new tab.
As users of the forum just want it to be simple to use and I want to make sure they stay in the forum when clicking a link, not ending up on another site.
Why don't you try a Wordpress plugin for that. There are plenty.
No thanks. I run a news site with many other features in it, the forum is just a part of it, most of the links are internal and open in the window.
Also adding plugins can slow the site and cause conflicts, plus security issues.
Links in the forum, especially if they are an external url, should open in a new tab logically. Thus keeping people in the forum.
