Allow links to open in a new Tab
I haven't found the option to set links clicked in the Forums to open in a new tab - it would be nice to not have the tab I am browsing the Forums with be used to follow links.
Logos 10 - OpenSuse Tumbleweed, Windows 11, Android 16 & Android 14
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Currently - the work around is to Right Click and choose to open in a new Tab - it would be nice to not have to do that.
Logos 10 - OpenSuse Tumbleweed, Windows 11, Android 16 & Android 14
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Unfortunately, I fall in the camp of those who want a new tab only on request.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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This actually surprises me a little - with all the work you do in the Forums, I would have thought you to be a multi Tab user for the ease of quoting posts, etc. (At least based on the Old Forums quoting style)
Logos 10 - OpenSuse Tumbleweed, Windows 11, Android 16 & Android 14
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If you're looking for another site that opens links in a new tab - Reddit would be one
Logos 10 - OpenSuse Tumbleweed, Windows 11, Android 16 & Android 14
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I can understand why you'd think that - I do use multiple tabs once or twice a day. But my screens show a strong influence of Scandinavian/Japanese minimalistic design.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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I definitely lean towards a minimalist practice myself - even though I prefer the "new tab" - my practice is closing the tab as soon as I'm done with it - while not having to navigate away from the page on my main tab.
Logos 10 - OpenSuse Tumbleweed, Windows 11, Android 16 & Android 14
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Holding down Ctrl (or Cmd on macOS) and left-clicking is another (and maybe more efficient) way to open a link in a background tab.
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This is what I do since many websites I visit don't open urls in different windows.
Pastor, Mt. Leonard Baptist Church, SBC
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This is what I do. Most of the time I want a new tab is that I am heading to another source of information and I don’t want to lose my current spot. In my research workflows I prefer the option to initiate the new tab, rather than the other way around.
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And even easier is (at least in Chrome on Windows) to click (not turn) with the mouse wheel if you have that.
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Thank you for your suggestion and discussion here! I have been researching this idea and it becomes an issues particularly on mobile, but I think we'll stay where we are for now. I've boiled down some of the issues to these two categories (while considering mobile users) …
User Experience Considerations
- Disruption of Navigational Flow: Forcing links to open in new tabs can disrupt users’ navigation, as they may not realize a new tab has opened, leading to confusion. This behavior can be particularly disorienting for less tech-savvy users or those on mobile devices.
- Loss of Back Button Functionality: Opening links in new tabs disables the browser’s back button, a primary navigation tool for users. This can make it harder for users to return to their previous content.
Accessibility Concerns
- Challenges for Assistive Technology Users: Users relying on screen readers or other assistive technologies may not be notified when a new tab opens, leading to confusion and a disrupted browsing experience.
- Increased Cognitive Load: Managing multiple tabs can be overwhelming, especially for users with cognitive disabilities, as it requires additional effort to keep track of multiple open pages.
Sr. Community Manager at Logos.
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Thanks for considering it - I'll continue the work around. Though I hope those that are forcing the Dynamic Toolbar on Subscribers will take note of your very thoughtful points here - especially disrupting navigational flow and implement a toolbar option so some of us can give the LFL a chance to impress @Mark Barnes (Logos) @Bradley Grainger (Logos)
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