[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #20839: "Visit plugin site" should open in a new window

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#20839: "Visit plugin site" should open in a new window
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 Reporter:  empireoflight       |       Owner:  helen
     Type:  enhancement         |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal              |   Milestone:  3.6
Component:  Administration      |     Version:  3.4
 Severity:  minor               |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch ui-focus  |
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Comment (by ceo):

 My understanding is that the idea is to differentiate a site that's not on
 .org, but I don't think merely opening in a separate window doesn't
 express this point. If this is what we're trying to express to the user,
 is there not a more definitive way to do that?

 Forced new windows are generally undesirable. I don't even think that's
 just a "special needs" feeling, but I could be wrong. Personally, I have
 my browser set to suppress those into new tabs and even that can be
 cumbersome.

 Replying to [comment:27 esmi]:
 > The Trac icon option might work '''if''' the icon had alt text. But it
 still relies on sighted users understanding what that icon means. and
 spawning any new window without warning is a massive problem for switch
 users who may end up effectively stranded in the new window.

 I fervently agree.

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