How To Open New Tab In Javascript

Opening a new tab in a browser using JavaScript can be quite helpful when developing web applications. It allows you to direct users to another page or external site while keeping your web application open. In this blog post, we will discuss how to open a new tab using JavaScript.

Using window.open() method

The simplest way to open a new tab in JavaScript is by using the window.open() method. The window.open() method accepts two parameters:

• URL (optional): the web address of the new page you want to open. If not specified, a new blank tab will be opened.
• Name (optional): the name of the new window. If not specified, a default name will be used. To ensure the new page opens in a new tab, you can use the value ‘_blank’.

Here’s an example of how to use the window.open() method:

    function openNewTab() {
        window.open('https://www.example.com', '_blank');
    }
    

When the above function is called, it will open a new tab with the website https://www.example.com.

Opening a new tab with a button click

You can also open a new tab when a user clicks a button. Here’s an example:

    <button onclick="openNewTab()">Open New Tab</button>

    <script>
        function openNewTab() {
            window.open('https://www.example.com', '_blank');
        }
    </script>
    

Opening a new tab with a link click

In some cases, you might want to open a new tab when a user clicks on a link. Here’s an example:

    <a href="https://www.example.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Open New Tab</a>
    

In the above example, when a user clicks on the link, the target=”_blank” attribute tells the browser to open the URL in a new tab.

Conclusion

Opening a new tab in JavaScript is easy with the window.open() method. You can use this method to open new tabs when a user clicks a button or a link. Additionally, you can use the target=”_blank” attribute on a link to achieve the same result without writing any JavaScript code.