I’ve seen (on other web pages) that some web links replace the current page, while others open an entirely new tab (or browser instance). The latter is especially handy for reference material existing outside of Anvil, as the Anvil app user then does not lose their place in the app, when the target…

By default, all URLs visited from Anvil Link components will open in a new tab. (We use precisely the target="_blank" mechanism described by @david.wylie above). Because Anvil apps are rich single-page applications, users almost never want to “replace” the app with a link to an external site. And li…

Web link: replace current browser tab vs. open new tab

Anvil Q&A

hugetim November 20, 2019, 11:20pm 5

Welcome, szilvesztercsab!

I think this demo might be what you’re looking for:

I haven’t looked at the code to see how complicated it is yet.

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