Update WordPress version URL target

[gazthink3]

It's always frustrating when the WordPress version URL opens up in the same tab; we can open the $version_url in a new tab by changing the target. It's a small change but will be helpful for some people.

It's always frustrating when the WordPress version URL opens up in the same tab; we can open the $version_url in a new tab by changing the target. It's a small change but will be helpful for some people.

Please see - https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/55308#ticket

We've been intentionally removing instances of target=_blank from core as much as possible. While this might help some people, it will also harm some people. Adding target=blank takes choice away from the user, so for accessibility reasons we strongly recommend that it should be avoided unless in a case where opening in the same tab is likely to cause data loss.

I don't think this is one of those cases.

We've been intentionally removing instances of target=_blank from core as much as possible. While this might help some people, it will also harm some people. Adding target=blank takes choice away from the user, so for accessibility reasons we strongly recommend that it should be avoided unless in a case where opening in the same tab is likely to cause data loss.

I don't think this is one of those cases.

The nag can appear on all screens except the upgrade screen, but activating the link should prompt the user if there are forms with modifications, so I think you're right that this shouldn't cause any data loss.

We've been intentionally removing instances of target=_blank from core as much as possible. While this might help some people, it will also harm some people. Adding target=blank takes choice away from the user, so for accessibility reasons we strongly recommend that it should be avoided unless in a case where opening in the same tab is likely to cause data loss.
I don't think this is one of those cases.

The nag can appear on all screens except the upgrade screen, but activating the link should prompt the user if there are forms with modifications, so I think you're right that this shouldn't cause any data loss.

Interesting, what if we were to implement something in a modal window similar to how "View details" works with plugins. I'm just trying to think of a method of implementation without disrupting the flow of things.

[sabernhardt]

Changing to enhancement, to consider the modal implementation (or something else other than target="_blank")

[alexstine]

At this point, it is unlikely that the links will still open in a new tab. Added needs-patch to see if the modal solution gets movement. Discussed in Accessibility Team meeting on Slack.

[joedolson]

We may consider adding this modal at some point in the future, so feel free to reopen if you wish to add a patch and move this forward. However, it's not a priority at the moment.