Can using a link in the Forum be opened in a new window?

[Taffy0872014]

Twice today  I've used a link given by the person resolving my problem/answering my question but they both opened in the existing window.

Can the process be changed so that the link opens in a new window, please?

PS I created a similar thread a few minutes ago and when I clicked on 'Post' I got page not found, When I tried to come here in a new tab (IE11) there was a strange message from you saying "we are trying to deal with your request" and a barber pole telling me that something was happening. When I got through whenever I clicked on any link eg my name, your list of Boards, I kept getting Page NOt Found. Not a problem as I'm here now but just in case you need to know.

[WyreNut]

Assuming you are using a Windows PC, just "right-click" on the link, then choose "Open in new Tab" or "Open in new Window".

Works for all live links.

WyreNut

[Taffy0872014]

Thanks for that WyreNut. I've Windows 10 so I'll do that next time.

I've not had to do it before because every forum I go to opens in a new screen automatically. Will this suggestion still go to HP?

[WyreNut · Accepted solution]

HP "rents" this Forum software from a company named "lithium".

This Forum is of a "peer-to-peer" design, basically users helping users.  If there are a lot of folks requesting a change to the design, or reporting a bug, then they might take notice.  I haven't heard of others complaining about this issue, though I understand your point!

Now that you know the "trick", it takes a minor amount of effort to open in a new window.  🙂

WyreNut

[Taffy0872014]

thank you!

[Dennis_Handly]

>Can the process be changed so that the link opens in a new window?

You need to talk to the author of the post.  when creating links with the "chain" editing icon above, you can select whether it opens in a new page or not.

But this is moot as WyreNut mentioned since you can just use the middle button to open in a new tab, at least in firefox.