How to add HTML <base> target Attribute
Specify a default target for all hyperlinks and forms on a page.
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
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 |
index.html
Example:
HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<base target="_blank">
</head>
<body>
<h1>The base target attribute</h1>
<p><a href="https://horje.com">Horje.com</a> - Notice that the link opens in a new window, even if it has no target="_blank" attribute. This is because the target attribute of the base element is set to "_blank".</p>
</body>
</html>
Output should be:
| How to use HTML <base> Tag | HTML Tag |
| What Audio Format and Browser will Support for HTML <base> Tag | HTML Tag |
| Attributes for HTML <base> Tag | HTML Tag |
| How to add HTML <base> href Attribute | HTML Tag |
| How to add HTML <base> target Attribute | HTML Tag |
| How to add HTML <base> target _blank Attribute | HTML Tag |
| How to add HTML <base> target _self Attribute | HTML Tag |
| How to add HTML <base> target _parent Attribute | HTML Tag |
| How to add HTML <base> target _top Attribute | HTML Tag |
Type: | Html |
Category: | Web Tutorial |
Sub Category: | HTML Tag |
Uploaded by: | Admin |