hi, is there a css tag that will allow me to make all the links on a page open in a new tab or window?

Thanks, Jason

No, and why would you want to do that ?
CSS doesn't open windows, CSS just STYLES things. If you want links opening in new windows, use javascript.

Even then I'd say don't do it, it confuses users, they may be blocked entirely by pop-up blockers and lastly, it's just plain annoying.

o yea, makes sense. I just want to use it for links that exit my site, so when they are on my site they will always be able to navigate, but when they click an external link, it will not affect my site

Breaking the "back" button by opening new windows is a very old and outdated idea.

User are far more savvy about using browsers now and trying to keep them "on your site" simply doesn't really work any more.

Right, it doesn't. People know how to use their "back" button and they use it liberally, so don't try to take that away from them.

Chris and Diane I agree with you and my reasoning is that if you leave the links to open in the same window I can still open them in a new window if I choose. But if you force the new window then I can't open the link in the new window.

However I've been learning recently that a lot of people actually prefer the new window. I'm still with both of you on this and I don't think forcing a new window does anything to keep people on your site. They're still on another site, only in a different window, but I was surprised at how many people seem to like the new window thing. Hard to believe I know.