Is there a way to set target = “_blank” in wiki markup?

[Brett]

Looking to use target_blank in wiki markup so I can open pages in new tabs when a link is clicked. Anyone know how to do this? Thank you.

[AnnWorley]

Please check out this article to see if the answer works for you:

How to force links to open in a new window

[Brett]

Hi @AnnWorley, thanks so much for the response.  Actually, I already have the script described in the article implemented in our instance of Confluence.  That solution works 98% of the time for external links.

However, for example, when someone includes a link in a JIRA issue, and the link shows up in my Confluence workbox (because I'm a watcher on the issue), the link will not open in a new tab.

Thus, I'm wondering if there is a way in wiki markup to specify something similar to target_blank.  Thanks again!

[AnnWorley]

Please help me understand where you would add the wiki markup. I am guessing to the notification workbox but I don't understand how that would make the Jira issue link open in a new tab. I welcome clarifications from the Community as well. :)

[Brett]

For example, to write a link in wiki markup, you would write [Google|www.google.com]. 

In html with target blank, <a href=“www.google.com” target=“_blank”>Google</a>. 

Is there a way to specify target = “_blank”, or something similar in wiki markup?

I’m not looking to make a site global change. I’m looking for a method to write a single link that will open in a different tab/new window using wiki markup. Thanks!

[Elaine Cowen]

Did this ever get a response? It would be super helpful if this could be done on a link by link basis.