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Always open links in new tab in current window

by mambati Apr 8, 2009 9:55PM PDT

How can I make the links to always open in new tab in current window in IE8.
Currently I am achieving this by CTRL+click.
But is there any setting I can change so that the links always open in new tab in current window.
I know that right click - I have an option 'Open in New Tab'. But I want to always open links in new tab in current window, just by clicking on them.
I went to Internet options and selected option 'New tab in the current window' under Open Links from other programs. But that doesn't work always.

Does anybody know how can I do this..?

Thanks in Advance
mambati

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I don't have IE8 here ...

by Kees Bakker Apr 9, 2009 3:07AM PDT

but I'm fairly sure that middle-clicking (on the scroll wheel) has the effect you want.

Kees

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Opening all links in new tab

by SPRIGLTD Jun 11, 2009 6:14AM PDT

Thank you Kees. MS doesn't even have your solution in their Knowledgebase.

It works perfectly, Thanks.

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Opening all links in new tab

by Osarchos Jul 20, 2010 1:13AM PDT

Thanks for that. Like everything, easy when you you know the answer, keep forgetting the wheel clicks as well as scrolls.
Obrigado

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Try IE7Pro...

by John.Wilkinson Apr 9, 2009 5:28AM PDT

IE7Pro is a free add-on for Internet Explorer that adds numerous features Internet Explorer lacks out of the box, including tab control customization.

Hope this helps,
John

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