[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #32992: Allow make_clickable() to add target="_blank"

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#32992: Allow make_clickable() to add target="_blank"
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 Reporter:  nicolamustone  |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement    |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal         |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Formatting     |     Version:  trunk
 Severity:  normal         |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                 |     Focuses:  ui, accessibility
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Comment (by joedolson):

 Thanks for the contribution, Nicola! However, for accessibility, I
 strongly recommend against this; links should not open in new windows
 except in very special cases, and implementing a method to do this
 globally is something I don't think is a good idea.

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