Tell me more ×  I recall reading somewhere that in HTML5 it was
no longer okay to use target="_blank" in HTML5, but I can't find
it now.  Is it alright to continue to use target="_blank"?  I
know it's generally considered a bad idea, but it's by the
easiest way to open a new window for something like a PDF. It
also doesn't require you to rely on JavaScript.  share|improve
this question If it's a bad idea, then what's the good idea?
javascript: –  hobbes3 May 9 '12 at 7:34 I've heard many people
complain about opening new windows, no matter the method. It has
a number of problems, including confusing the user and messing
up the history. I think that's why I said "it's generally a bad
idea" although I use it all over the place. –  Darryl Hein May
10 '12 at 3:55 Well generally if you want to open an external
site from your site, then opening a new window (which is
probably a new tab on most browser's these day) is a better idea
in my opinion. –  hobbes3 May 10 '12 at 7:39 @hobbes3, please
stop messing my navigat