What to change
Agree predictable opening behaviour and make any important change of browsing context understandable before activation.
A worked example
Illustrative example
A visitor knows that a leaflet opens separately, closes that view and returns to the original location page without repeatedly pressing an ineffective Back button.
How to check the result
Accept when opening and returning behave as communicated across supported browsers, with the original task preserved where relevant.
A mistake to avoid
Adding the same new-tab behaviour to every external link can create more interruptions than it resolves.
Your action checklist
Use these checks to prepare a discussion with your team or supplier. Tick a check when you have recorded the decision or evidence, rather than when a feature has simply been promised.
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