Using CSS to Add "target=_blank" to External Links

Opening external links in new tabs is a common usability feature. While HTML provides the "target=_blank" attribute to achieve this, you may wonder if there's a similar CSS property.

Is there a CSS alternative to "target=_blank"?

Unfortunately, no, there is not a pure CSS solution to open links in new tabs. CSS does not have the ability to influence link behavior.

HTML Solution

Instead of relying on CSS, you can use the following HTML code in the

This sets all links on the page that do not specify a target attribute to open in a new window or tab.

Overriding "target=_blank" with Links

If you need specific links to override the default, you can use the "target=_blank" attribute on individual links:

test-link

This will override the general "target=_blank" setting defined in the