Re: new browser window
by Elias Thienpont <elias(at)assumptionabbey.com>
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Wed, 19 Jul 2000 22:04:59 -0600 |
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So what I want to know, is, I got a new window opening, and now I am done
with it, and require an elegant way to close it, That is to say, without
going to the little x up in the corner.
Thanks
At 10:15 PM 7/19/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello Friends:
>
>It was written:
>
> > If you want a seperate window to open, use TARGET="_blank", which means
> > closing the window to go back. Otherwise, use TARGET="_top" which will
>have
> > to use the back button to get back.
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>Question: can't you just use TARGET="new" ?
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>Comment - it sounds as if the intention is to always have one page sitting on
>the desktop while viewing a second page from a link. How important is it to
>keep the bottom page around?
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>One drawback that there is another page distracting the user that he/she
>might intentionally cover up to get it out of view - or even shut it down
>thereby losing his/her way back.
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>The advantage is that there is always a "home base" - but that can easily be
>offered via a link back to the starting page. If you have a really deep site,
>then linking back might be the better way to go.
>
>Just a thought from this student....
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>- Jeff K.
Br. Elias Thienpont OSB
http://www.assumptionabbey.com
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