[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #41337: Links in dashboard WordPress Events should open in new tab/window by default

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#41337: Links in dashboard WordPress Events should open in new tab/window by
default
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 Reporter:  milleronic       |       Owner:
     Type:  feature request  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Widgets          |     Version:  4.8
 Severity:  normal           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  target-blank     |     Focuses:  ui, accessibility
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Changes (by afercia):

 * keywords:   => target-blank
 * focuses:   => ui, accessibility
 * component:  General => Widgets


Comment:

 There is an ongoing discussion about `target="_blank"`, see
 https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?keywords=~target-blank. Ideally,
 users should be able to decide how they want to open a link. Browsers have
 tabbed navigation since years and years. What `target="_blank"` actually
 does is take control of the browser away from users.

 In very limited, specific, cases, for example to avoid data loss, it might
 make sense to use `target="_blank"`. However, users should always be
 informed the link is going to open in a new tab (or window, depending on
 browser settings). See for example the `Meetups | WordCamps | News` in the
 footer of the Events widget.

 Adding `target="_blank"` to all the external links will not only take
 control of users browser, but also add a significant amount of additional
 visual and audio noise on the page. That's the reason why WordPress is
 aiming to avoid as much as possible the usage of `target="_blank"` and
 just let users decide how they want to navigate.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/41337#comment:1>
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