External links now open in a new tab

[FORDification]

Due to popular demand, I've applied a forum modification in which all EXTERNAL links that are contained in posts will now open in a new window (or tab, depending on your browser and how you have it configured). An external link is one to anyplace except 'fordification.com'. Any internal links (those which contain 'fordification.com') will continue to open in the same window.

If you're browsing the forums and see an internal link that you want to open in a new tab or window, or you're browsing any other website and simply want a link to open in a new tab or browser window, you can do so by following one of these simple rules:

• To open a link in a new window, hold the SHIFT key down when clicking on the link
• To open a link in a new tab, hold the CTRL key down when clicking on the link
• Right-click on the link and select "Open Link in New Tab"

Disclaimer: The above options work for me with my Firefox 3.0.4 browser...your mileage may vary depending on what browser you use and how you have it configured.

I hope this modification helps to enhance your forum browsing. Please give some feedback and let me know if you like how this is set up now.

[fordman]

it worked for me. i am runnig ie 6.0 right now.

[TheEskimo]

Thanks Keith, this is great. Works perfectly for me at work on IE, though I don't know what one.

[stangconv]

I have a suggestion....

Could you put the "View new posts" link up beside the "View your posts"

That way its alway there...I use that link the most

[FORDification]

Well, the "View Your Posts" is up beside your User Control Panel and your Inbox link since that's part of your personal info, as opposed to the View All Posts which involves everyone else. I can understand your reasoning, but after giving it some though I really think it works better where it's at.

[stangconv]

Fair enough... Its pretty cool that you have it at all!!

I use the "view all posts" all the time!, its a little annoying going back to "board index" first especially with dial up, but like I said, I havent seen it on any board before, so I am just happy its there!!!!