The target attribute on an <area> tag specifies where to open the linked page when the area is clicked.
The link can be opened in the same tab, a new tab, or a new window.
A target attribute on an <area> element.
Clicking the monitor area in the image will open a page in a new browser tab.
<img src="/img/html/computer-map.png" alt="Computer" usemap="#computermap">
<map name="computermap">
<area target="_blank" shape="rect" coords="253,142,16,2"
alt="monitor" href="https://google.com/search?q=monitor">
</map>
The target attribute specifies where the linked page will be opened.
A Linked page or other resource can be opened in the same tab, a new tab, a new window, or an iframe.
If target is not set, the link will open in the same tab/window as the current page.
Note: The target attribute requires that href has a value.
<tagname target="_self | _blank | _parent | _top | framename" />
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| _self | Opens the page in the same tab/window. This is the default. |
| _blank | Opens the page in a new tab. |
| _parent | Opens the page in the parent iframe. In the same iframe if there is no parent. |
| _top | Opens the page in the topmost part of the iframe. In the same iframe if there is no topmost. |
| framename | Opens the page in a named iframe. |
Here is when target support started for each browser:
 Chrome
|
1.0 | Sep 2008 |
 Firefox
|
1.0 | Sep 2002 |
 IE/Edge
|
1.0 | Aug 1995 |
 Opera
|
1.0 | Jan 2006 |
 Safari
|
1.0 | Jan 2003 |
