Javascript window.open
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Definition and Usage
The javascript window.open() method is used to open a new browser window.
Syntax
window.open( URL,name,specs,replace )
Parameter |
Description |
URL |
Optional. Specifies the URL of the page to display. If no URL is specified, a new window with about:blank is displayed. |
name |
Optional. Specifies the value for the target attribute on a form or a link. The following values are supported:
- _blank - URL is loaded into a new window
- _media - URL is loaded into the content area of the Media Bar (IE6+)
- _parent - URL is loaded into the parent frame
- _search - URL is opened in the browser's search pane (IE5+)
- _self - URL replaces the current page
- _top - URL replaces any framesets that may be loaded
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specs |
Optional. A comma-separated list of items. The following values are supported:
channelmode = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether to display the window in theater mode. Default is no |
directories = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether to add directory buttons. Default is yes |
fullscreen = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether to display the browser in full-screen mode. Default is no. A window in full-screen mode must also be in theater mode |
height = number |
the height of the window, in pixels. Min. value is 100 |
left = number |
the left position, in pixels |
location = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether to display the address field. Default is yes |
menubar = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether to display the menu bar. Default is yes |
resizable = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether the window is resizable. Default is yes |
scrollbars = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether to display scroll bars. Default is yes |
status = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether to add a status bar. Default is yes |
titlebar = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether to display the title bar. Ignored unless the calling application is an HTML Application or a trusted dialog box. Default is yes |
toolbar = yes | no | 1 | 0 |
whether to display the browser toolbar. Default is yes |
top = number |
the top position, in pixels |
width = number |
the width of the window, in pixels. Min. value is 100 |
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replace
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Optional.Specifies whether the URL creates a new entry or replaces the current entry in the history list. The following values are supported:
- true - URL replaces the current document in the history list
- false - URL creates a new entry in the history list
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Example
<html>
<head>
<script type="text/javascript">
function open_win()
{ window.open("http://www.w3schools.com") }
</script>
</head>
<body>
<form>
<input type=button value="Open Window" onclick="open_win()">
</form>
</body>
</html> |
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