[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #36809: Remove target="_blank" checkbox in Advanced Link Modal

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#36809: Remove target="_blank" checkbox in Advanced Link Modal
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 Reporter:  mrwweb       |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  Editor       |     Version:
 Severity:  normal       |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch  |     Focuses:  ui, accessibility, administration
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Changes (by afercia):

 * keywords:   => needs-patch
 * milestone:  Awaiting Review => Future Release


Comment:

 Discussed a bit in today's accessibility weekly meeting. While the intent
 is good, and we all would like people to forget `target="_blank"` even
 exists :), this can't be just removed. One thing that maybe could be
 reasonably added in the link advanced modal is a short description under
 the checkbox to inform and educate users, maybe with a link to a handbook
 page. Something like:

 {{{
 <a href="somehandbookpage/" target="_blank">Learn why opening links in a
 new tab/window can be problematic for accessibility</a>`
 }}}
 Any feedback for a better wording would be very welcome!

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