HTML target Attribute
Last Updated : 06 May, 2025
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The HTML target Attribute is used to specify where to open the linked document. It can be used on various elements such as:
- HTML <a> target Attribute
- HTML <area> target Attribute
- HTML <base> target Attribute
- HTML <form> target Attribute
Syntax:
<element target="_blank|_self|_parent|_top|framename"\>Attribute Values:
- _blank: It opens the link in a new window.
- _self: It is the default value. It opens the linked document in the same frame.
- _parent: It opens the linked document in the parent frameset.
- _top: It opens the linked document in the full body of the window.
- framename: It opens the linked document in the named frame.
Example: In this example we demonstrates the target attribute in an anchor (<a>) element. The link opens in the same tab (target="_self") and includes centered headings and a paragraph.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>
HTML target Attribute
</title>
</head>
<body>
<center>
<h1>GeeksForGeeks</h1>
<h2>HTML Target Attribute</h2>
<p>Welcome to
<a href= "https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/community/"
id="GFG" target="_self">
GeeksforGeeks
</a>
</p>
</center>
</body>
</html>
Output:
Supported Browsers: The browser supported by HTML target Attribute are listed below:
