Feature request: Open external links in a new tab/window

That_Guy

Most forums I post have an option to open external links in a new tab/window. Is that a feature that could be easily added to Vanilla?

Tube

I'm afraid not. It's possible that it could be done globally, but I'm not sure

That_Guy

Do you think @IcyLiquid would know if that could be enabled as a global feature?

Tube

He would certainly know, but also probably not appreciate being batsignalled by an end user.

Bowen

If you're using a modern browser on a PC and not mobile, middle click opens it in a new tab. If you're on mobile, click and hold, and most of them give you the option to open in a new tab.

It's not native forum behavior but it's what I use.

IcyLiquid

bowen wrote: »

If you're using a modern browser on a PC and not mobile, middle click opens it in a new tab. If you're on mobile, click and hold, and most of them give you the option to open in a new tab.

It's not native forum behavior but it's what I use.

This is what power users do, and its a great solution that supports both workflows. While its possible to do what you asked, its custom work and we don't recommend it.

Also, what Tube said.

Elvenshae

bowen wrote: »

If you're using a modern browser on a PC and not mobile, middle click opens it in a new tab. If you're on mobile, click and hold, and most of them give you the option to open in a new tab.

It's not native forum behavior but it's what I use.

Ctrl-left click, as well.

That_Guy

Elvenshae wrote: »

bowen wrote: »

If you're using a modern browser on a PC and not mobile, middle click opens it in a new tab. If you're on mobile, click and hold, and most of them give you the option to open in a new tab.

It's not native forum behavior but it's what I use.

Ctrl-left click, as well.

I'm using middle click already. Sometimes I forget and it throws me off. Literally every other web forum I visit (including this one before we switched to vanilla) opens external links in a new window/tab. I was just curious if that could be easily implemented in the new forums.