HTML DOM Anchor target Property

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## HTML Objects

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# Anchor target Property

Anchor Object

## Definition and Usage

The target property sets or returns the value of the target attribute of a link.

The target attribute specifies where to open the linked document.

## Syntax

Set the target property:

anchorObject.target="value"

Return the target property:

anchorObject.target

Value | Description
--- | ---
_blank | Opens the linked document in a new window
_self | Opens the linked document in the same frame as it was clicked (this is default)
_parent | Opens the linked document in the parent frameset
_top | Opens the linked document in the full body of the window
framename | Opens the linked document in a named frame

## Browser Support

The target property is supported in all major browsers.

## Example

Change the target of a link:

<html>
<head>
<script>
function changeTarget()
{
document.getElementById('w3s').target="_blank";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<a id="w3s" href="http://www.w3schools.com">W3Schools</a>
<input type="button" onclick="changeTarget()" value="Change target">
</body>
</html>
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Anchor Object

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