How to Open a Page in a New Window

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Do you have difficulty opening multiple tabs in your browser window? This article shows you how to open links in new tabs and windows in multiple browsers.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Using Right Click

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  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3f\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3f\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":545,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8d\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-2-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-2-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8d\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-2-Version-3.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-2-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The page will open in a new window. Alternatively, you can pick Open in New Tab if you want it to open in a new tab within your window.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

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  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/02\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-3-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-3-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/02\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-3-Version-3.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-3-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Don't click or press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return yet.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/ca\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-4-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-4-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/ca\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-4-Version-3.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-4-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    • If you want to open the link in a new background tab, hold ⌘ Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) instead.
    • If you want to open the link in a new foreground tab, hold both ⌘ Cmd + ⇧ Shift or Ctrl + ⇧ Shift (Windows) instead.
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-5-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-5-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-5-Version-3.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-5-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This will open it in a new window.
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Method 3
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Opening a New Window in Your Browser

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  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/53\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-6-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-6-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/53\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-6-Version-3.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-6-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":545,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This is generally at the top of your browser window.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d0\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-7-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-7-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d0\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-7-Version-2.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-7-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The wording may vary on different browsers, but in general you'll see an option for both opening a New Tab and opening a New Window , so select whichever suits your needs.
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/18\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-8-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-8-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/18\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-8-Version-2.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-8-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Then enter the URL you want to go to in the address bar and click ↵ Enter (Windows) or ⏎ Return (Mac) to load the new web page.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Adding a New Tab to Your Browser

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  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/28\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-9-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-9-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/28\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-9-Version-2.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-9-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":545,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    In general, this is near the URL text box and either looks like a small tab or has a plus sign, but the exact appearance will depend on your browser.
    • In Chrome, it resembles a blank box, and in Safari and Firefox it has a plus sign on it.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-10-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-10-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-10-Version-2.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-10-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You'll see a blank page.
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-11-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-11-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-11-Version-2.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-11-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/47\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-12-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-12-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/47\/Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-12-Version-2.jpg\/aid663026-v4-728px-Open-a-Page-in-a-New-Window-Step-12-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You'll see the desired page load up.
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    How do I set it up to automatically open a link in a new window?
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    There is currently no setting in Google Chrome that controls this. You'll have to right-click on the link, and select "Open in new tab" or "Open in new window." Other browsers may allow you to specify options when a link is clicked.
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    If you want to open another copy of an existing tab, right click on the tab and select the 'duplicate' option.
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