[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #23432: Review usage of target="_blank" in the admin

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#23432: Review usage of target="_blank" in the admin
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 Reporter:  theadityajain                       |       Owner:  sabernhardt
     Type:  task (blessed)                      |      Status:  accepted
 Priority:  normal                              |   Milestone:  6.9
Component:  Administration                      |     Version:  3.2
 Severity:  normal                              |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  target-blank a11y-task needs-patch  |     Focuses:  ui,
                                                |  accessibility
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Comment (by logicrays):

 To fix this issue, all admin links should follow a consistent behavior
 regarding `target="_blank"`. External links (like documentation) should
 open in a new tab using `target="_blank"` with `rel="noopener noreferrer"`
 for security. Internal links should open in the same tab to avoid
 unexpected navigation and data loss. This prevents confusion and improves
 user experience. Developers should review and update affected admin pages
 like Settings and Profile accordingly. This ensures a consistent and
 accessible experience for all users.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/23432#comment:76>
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