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So many comments debating the philosophy around this. I like it when these type of sites open a new tab for me. Is there a way to just code in a toggle between

So many comments debating the philosophy around this. I like it when these type of sites open a new tab for me. Is there a way to just code in a toggle between the two link opening types?

Shank 4mo ago
You can set a user preference to open in a new tab. The reverse is not true.
- zamadatix 4mo ago
  I don't think most browsers have such an option, doubly so on mobile. They just assume the user will open the link in the way they'd like.
rovr138 4mo ago
I like that in Kagi I can set this as an option. Default, on the same tab (since browsers have options around this), but allow users to select if they want it on a new tab/window.
zenoprax 4mo ago
Middle-click a link to open a new tab. I can't force a link to open in the same window but I can with new tabs. Sometimes it's easier to follow a link, have a look, and then go back without jumping around tabs.
- Sn0wCoder 4mo ago
  wow, always right clicked then clicked open in new tab. Middle click now saves me one click - thanks!
  - derkades 4mo ago
    ctrl+click works too!
  - mirrorlake 4mo ago
    I always bind a side button on my gaming mice to ctrl+click so that my thumb can open links in a new tab. Slight ergonomic improvement for me.
- account42 4mo ago
  If only mouse manufacturers would use middle click buttons that are designed for more than occasional use.
hallway_monitor 4mo ago
This is the type of thing I have to fight against daily. You already have both action available - left click or middle click. Don't bloat your software with band aids for problems that don't exist - just train your users better.
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basch 4mo ago
The reason it’s a debate is because both interfaces / flows are broken. Back/forth, new tab, currently open tab switch, bookmark, needs to be redesigned from first principal. They all approximate different versions of similar intents.

So many comments debating the philosophy around this. I like it when these type of sites open a new tab for me. Is there a way to just code in a toggle between the two link opening types?

Shank 4mo ago

You can set a user preference to open in a new tab. The reverse is not true.

zamadatix 4mo ago
I don't think most browsers have such an option, doubly so on mobile. They just assume the user will open the link in the way they'd like.

rovr138 4mo ago

I like that in Kagi I can set this as an option. Default, on the same tab (since browsers have options around this), but allow users to select if they want it on a new tab/window.

zenoprax 4mo ago

Middle-click a link to open a new tab. I can't force a link to open in the same window but I can with new tabs. Sometimes it's easier to follow a link, have a look, and then go back without jumping around tabs.

Sn0wCoder 4mo ago
wow, always right clicked then clicked open in new tab. Middle click now saves me one click - thanks!
- derkades 4mo ago
  ctrl+click works too!
- mirrorlake 4mo ago
  I always bind a side button on my gaming mice to ctrl+click so that my thumb can open links in a new tab. Slight ergonomic improvement for me.
account42 4mo ago
If only mouse manufacturers would use middle click buttons that are designed for more than occasional use.

hallway_monitor 4mo ago

This is the type of thing I have to fight against daily. You already have both action available - left click or middle click. Don't bloat your software with band aids for problems that don't exist - just train your users better.

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basch 4mo ago

The reason it’s a debate is because both interfaces / flows are broken. Back/forth, new tab, currently open tab switch, bookmark, needs to be redesigned from first principal. They all approximate different versions of similar intents.