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**surjit** · 09-16-2009, 12:06 AM

hi!
<a href="example.html" id=menu1">
i want to write (target="_blank") this in above <a ....... > without adding any php code to it

just using its id="menu1"

please tell me how can i do this

**NullPointer** · 09-16-2009, 12:34 AM

I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at...

Code:

<a href="example.html" id="menu1" target="_blank">

Is there some reason why you can't just do that?

HTML and PHP are distinct.

**LadynRed** · 09-16-2009, 02:49 PM

And, if you're using an XHTML doctype, the "target" attribute is not valid, it's deprecated!

**speak66** · 09-17-2009, 06:05 PM

There is no reason you can't write it the way NullPointer describes. I think you may be a little unfamiliar with the difference between HTML and PHP. There is no PHP involved in what you're trying to do. Give it a try.

**karmadir** · 09-22-2009, 08:46 AM

You can do it through simple html.

Just add target="_blank" in anchor tag.

If you have been using dreamweaver, it would be more easier for you.

**mastercomputers** · 09-23-2009, 05:51 AM

I think the way surjit wrote what he requires without php is the clue, then again maybe I'm just too fond of cryptic riddles.

I think he's actually looking at doing this with javascript and inserting the target="_blank" using the id menu1.

That would make sense if he is, so really it's a JS question, but to help him out add this to your body tag.

Code:

<body onload="javascript:getElementById('menu1').setAttribute('target', '_blank');">

Now the problem with this code however is that the document may not be ready, which means menu1 may not exist when trying to find the id menu1 and causes the script to be an error.

Usually I use javascript libraries like jquery - http://www.jquery.com/ instead of reinventing the wheel, that handle the document status and allows you to apply the code when needed, also has a lot of other nifty features you may be interested in, especially easier ways of adding attributes to required elements.

Hope this helps you, if not, hope it helps someone else!

Cheers,

MC

**jokana99** · 09-28-2009, 01:29 AM

Step 1
Open your document in TextEdit. Choose a monospaced typeface such as Courier. This will make your code easier to read.
Step 2
Type your head and body tags to start the document ("", "" and "", ""). These tags are essential to make your page readable in the browser. You don't need to add anything between the "," tags (these are reserved for page features such as the page title and meta data).
Step 3
Add your content (page titles, paragraphs, etc) between the "" tags. Use carriage returns between paragraphs to see where you want to add formatting code. This will allow you to concentrate on your content and code in separate stages.
Step 4
Insert the formatting code. Place the cursor at the beginning of each paragraph. Type the code to format that block of text (e.g., "
", ""). Place the cursor at the end of each paragraph and type the code to end the formatting (e.g., "

", "").
Step 5
Use carriage returns and spaces to layout your HTML code. Don't use tabs. Two spaces will be fine for each tab if you're using a monospaced font. Browsers don't read carriage returns or spaces between HTML headings which make them ideal for breaking up complicated code like table cells and rows.
Step 6
Save the file in HTML format. Choose "Save As" from the File menu and change the extension to .htm, not .txt.
Step 7
Drag the HTML file onto your browser icon to preview the document. If your formatting doesn't look right, make the proper changes in your HTML file.
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