Open new WP version support page on a new tab

[redoper]

I think it would be better for a UX to open a support page about the new WordPress update in the new tab instead of the same tab as the website administration originally is open in.

Do follow along at #23432, however, for the larger question!

[redoper]

Marked mentioned link for the ticket.

[sabernhardt]

Hi @redoper and thanks for the suggestion!

As per #23432, we strive to avoid forcing links to open in a new window or tab. (See related tickets)

It still might be good to indicate that the link is external, though, so the user can make a more informed decision how to open it.

[redoper]

Replying to sabernhardt:

Hi @redoper and thanks for the suggestion!

As per #23432, we strive to avoid forcing links to open in a new window or tab. (See related tickets)

It still might be good to indicate that the link is external, though, so the user can make a more informed decision how to open it.

Hi @sabernhardt,

ok, I understand. Then at least some indication that the link is external would be great, but I can't figure any solution in this case right now.

[joedolson]

Closing this as wontfix. We'll definitely give some thought to adding indicators for external links throughout the site, to give users better information to decide whether or not to open a link in a new tab, but we won't force links to open in new tabs unless it's contextually necessary.