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Scott_Whitmore
Scott_Whitmore
May 16, 2022
Question

Open Link in same browser tab?

  • May 16, 2022
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When adding a prototype link of “On Click>Open Link” is there any way to control whether that link opens in a new tab or stays in the existing tab when viewing in a browser. I’ve seen it happen both ways but can’t figure out how to control it.

I’m linking between pages of the same project and would love to keep in all in one tab.

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    Jenni_Merrifield
    Jenni_Merrifield
    New Member
    March 4, 2023

    +100 from me!
    Having this would also mitigate the “why can’t I link to a frame on another page” issue as you could then use “open link” with a link to a flow start on another page and have it open in the same window instead of a new one.

    KennLucas
    KennLucas
    May 10, 2023

    Hey all! I don’t when it happened…but it happened!

    If you go into the interactions tab and choose “Go to Link,”…

    you now get the option with a checkbox to open in a new tab or not!

    No fix for when it is a text link though. Those still open in a new tab.

    UI_UX_Intern
    UI_UX_Intern
    May 31, 2023

    Not just for links as I tested, every object still opens in a new tab (case for app). Is it a bug or there is a rule to use this feature? @Figma_Support

    KennLucas
    KennLucas
    December 15, 2023

    @UI_UX_Intern , are you seeing this under the interactions menu?

    If you are making your link by selecting the interaction “On Click” you won’t get this option.

    You only get the “open in new tab” option if you choose “Open Link” as the type of interaction.

    One challenge is getting used to the way it works. IF using the “Open Link” type, you must enter the URL of the target page in the field on the panel. This method does not let you drag noodles to other targets. You would basically view your target page in a presentation mode or in a browser and get the URL from there, then add it using the “Open Link” type of interaction.

    Did that help?

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