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Answer 1

+1 A:

Try using window.open() You may experience problems with pop-up blockers in browsers.

slf 2009-06-30 23:13:45

Do they actually block the pop-up if the users clicks himself? I guess the browsers can differ between a "real" click and a simulated event. :-)

Philippe Gerber 2009-06-30 23:17:48

Answer 2

A:

Either of these should work:

<input type="button" onclick="window.open('/something');" value="blah" />
<button type="button" onclick="window.open('/something');">blah</button>

Philippe Gerber 2009-06-30 23:14:17

Answer 3

+2 A:

No scripting required:

<html>
 <body>
  <form method="get" action="http://stackoverflow.com" target="_blank">
   <div><button type="submit">Click me</button></div>
  </form>
 </body>
</html>

Andrew Duffy 2009-06-30 23:15:17

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mimic target="_new" for a button

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