Alternative to target="_blank" when using XHTML strict and no javascript!

Question

I need to use XHTML strict

I need to ensure my site works with no javascript.

I need to open a new help window from my own application. Of course I wanted to use target="_blank" when no javascript detected but this is not XHTML strict.

Are there any alternatives?

Answer 1

You can only do this by:

• Use Transitional doctype
• or use JavaScript

Don't force new windows on visitors

Answer 2

You have to use javascript in this case. If you don't want to use javascript, and still have valid markup, don't use XHTML Strict as your doctype.

document.getElementById("mylink").target = "_blank";

Or you can attach a click-event to the link that opens the address up in a new window. Either way, javascript is your solution if you want valid markup.

Answer 3

Take a read of this link. It talks about your issue. Link

Answer 4

Actually, there may be a way to do this without javascript. You can write a custom DTD as described here.

Add a target attribute to your customization and it will validate. I just came up with this idea and I'm not sure if I'm missing any drawbacks.

Answer 5

Try to use this:

http://www.webaddress.com' target='_blank'

as the address.