HTML <base> target Attribute
Example
Specify a default target for all hyperlinks and forms on a page:
<head>
<base target="_blank">
</head>
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Definition and Usage
The target attribute specifies the default target for all hyperlinks and forms in the page.
This attribute can be overridden by using the
target attribute for each hyperlink/form.
Browser Support
| Attribute | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| target | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
<base target="_blank|_self|_parent|_top">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| _blank | Opens the link in a new window or tab |
| _self | Default. Opens the link in the same frame as it was clicked |
| _parent | Opens the link in the parent frame |
| _top | Opens the link in the full body of the window |
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