How to change web pages not to open in new window?

[SLM]

I made a website for our Church http://www.CaroLighthouseBaptist.org and when
I started making the website I remember being given the choice of making the
pages open up in a new window or not to. I chose to have them open up in a
new window each time. Now that the site is up and running, I don't like that
method as the person has a slew of pages piling up when they browse through
our website plus you can't use the back button at the top of their browser.
My problem is I can't remember where I made that original choice? Can I go
back and change it so the website doesn't open into a new window for each
page as they search our website? I want them to be able to use their back
button. Any help on this would be much appreciated!

 

[Ian Haynes]

My problem is I can't remember where I made that original choice? Can I

go
back and change it so the website doesn't open into a new window for each
page as they search our website? I want them to be able to use their back
button. Any help on this would be much appreciated!
--

You probably set the target for the page links to '_blank'. If you look at
the link properties you'll be able to change that.

 

[Mike Mueller]

On the home page, the links to other sites portion actually opens in the
same window, and this is also defined by the usage of the <base
target="_self"> in the head section. Your internal links are running off of
the FP Jump Menu which is set to "_new"- changing this will change the way
the pages open

 

[Guest]

In my humble opinion I think it is the best designs choice you make. Very nice to
hear the music continue playing at the background. You may change it until you
have another tune of music play in the new Windows.

-Rino

 

[SLM]

Ian, I'm sorry, I'm still lost. Where do I look at the links properties? I
used the FP Jump Menu. So I highlighted the Menu Box and right clicked and
went to "Form Field Properties" and then get the "Drop Down Box Properties"
window. In this window I have all the links and I assume this is where you
mean I have set the target for the pages to "blank"? This is what I have
using FAQ page:
Choice: "FAQ"
Selected: "NO"
Value: "http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/FAQ.htm

If I set the selection to "Yes" for mulitiple selection then I have problems
so went with no.

Now maybe I am just not understanding what you are saying, sorry. Could you
perhaps give me directions with more detail? Thanks.

 

[SLM]

Mike: I think you might be right, but I am a laymen at this and I am not sure
what the code should look like. Can you just tell me how to correct the code?
I found this in the head and is this where you were talking about?

function FP_jumpMenu(el,frm,sel){//v1.0
var href=el.options[el.selectedIndex].value; if(sel) el.selectedIndex=0;
if('_new'==frm) open(href); else eval(frm+".location='"+href+"'");}
// -->

I tried taking out the (el,frm,sel) and putting in <base target="_self"> but
as you probably know then the menu didn't work. I'm not sure what I'm doing
wrong. I also tried putting in '_self' where the above code has '_new'
and that didn't work.

Then down on the page farther it has:

<select size="2" id="id1" name="FQA" onclick="FP_jumpMenu(this,'_new',false)">
<option>Scroll Down & Click Choice</option>
<option value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/FAQ.htm">FAQ</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/mission_statement.htm">Mission
Statement</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/God's_plan_of_salvation.htm">God's Plan Of Salvation
</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/knitting_ministry.htm">Knitting
Ministry</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/monthly_newsletter.htm">Monthly
Newsletter
</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/contact_us.htm">Contact
Us</option>
</select></td>

In that first line , (this,'_new',false) , does that need changing?

Sorry I am not understanding this, but could you give me code in more detail
about exactly what I need to change? Thanks so much for any help!

 

[SLM]

Thanks Rino. I'm not sure I'm clear on your opinion. Are you saying that
because I have my pages opening in a new window that the music from the home
page continues on? And if I change the setup not to use a new window I would
lose that music and would have to restart each page with it's own music or
none at all on the link pages? So do I have it correct, you are stating that
you like the website to open link pages in a new window? Do you think that
most people would 'x' the pages off when they are done and they wouldn't pile
up or if they didn't 'x' them off that it wouldn't be any problem? Think I
should leave it like it is? Thanks for any opinion.

 

[Mike Mueller]

In that first line , (this,'_new',false) , does that need changing?

YES- it is the '_new' that needs to be changed. I do not know what to as I
have never used the jump menu system before

Mike: I think you might be right, but I am a laymen at this and I am not
sure
what the code should look like. Can you just tell me how to correct the
code?
I found this in the head and is this where you were talking about?

function FP_jumpMenu(el,frm,sel){//v1.0
var href=el.options[el.selectedIndex].value; if(sel) el.selectedIndex=0;
if('_new'==frm) open(href); else eval(frm+".location='"+href+"'");}
// -->

I tried taking out the (el,frm,sel) and putting in <base target="_self">
but
as you probably know then the menu didn't work. I'm not sure what I'm
doing
wrong. I also tried putting in '_self' where the above code has
'_new'
and that didn't work.

Then down on the page farther it has:

<select size="2" id="id1" name="FQA"
onclick="FP_jumpMenu(this,'_new',false)">
<option>Scroll Down & Click Choice</option>
<option value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/FAQ.htm">FAQ</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/mission_statement.htm">Mission
Statement</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/God's_plan_of_salvation.htm">God's
Plan Of Salvation
</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/knitting_ministry.htm">Knitting
Ministry</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/monthly_newsletter.htm">Monthly
Newsletter
</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/contact_us.htm">Contact
Us</option>
</select></td>

In that first line , (this,'_new',false) , does that need changing?

Sorry I am not understanding this, but could you give me code in more
detail
about exactly what I need to change? Thanks so much for any help!


--
SLM Webservant

On the home page, the links to other sites portion actually opens in the
same window, and this is also defined by the usage of the <base
target="_self"> in the head section. Your internal links are running off
of
the FP Jump Menu which is set to "_new"- changing this will change the
way
the pages open

 

[P@tty Ayers]

I'm not sure what "Rino" means, but having every page open in a new window
is definitely a no-no. There's no reason for it, and as you've guessed, it's
annoying and a hassle for users.

Also, just FYI, music playing in the background is also generally considered
very annoying. Many people are already playing music when they're surfing
the web, and a lot of people will automatically exit a web site with
automatically playing music (I definitely do).

 

[SLM]

Yes, I realize music can be annoying and took that into consideration but so
far we have had only compliments on that part.

I myself found the pages opening up in a new page each time annoying and I
am still waiting for someone to make it clear to me as to how to change it so
it doesn't do that. I found a CLOSE WINDOW snippet that I have put on the top
and bottomof the pages, but it is a poor solution to my problem. Thanks
anyhow for your opinion.

 

[Guest]

Hi SLM, A BIG YES to all your questions, I have no problem whatsoever -- Rino

 

[SLM]

Rino, A BIG THANK YOU! You have been most helpful !

 

[Guest]

Hi SLM,
You can use this simple tip:
Open Control Panel > Folder Options > Put a tick for "(.) Open each folder in the same window" > Apply > OK.

I tick the other choice and still I have no problem --- unless & if I can a new song ;o) --Rino

 

[P@tty Ayers]

"Rino", I see that you think that most users will have no problem with a web
site which, every time a link is clicked to another internal page, opens a
whole new browser window. With all due respect, according to all common
knowledge, and common sense, about web usability, you're 100% mistaken.

 

[Mike Mueller]

Completely worthless IMHO. That may do it for Windows Explorer, but has
nothing to do with Internet Explorer, FireFox, etc....

 

[Mike Mueller]

I agree with Patty here

"Rino", I see that you think that most users will have no problem with a
web site which, every time a link is clicked to another internal page,
opens a whole new browser window. With all due respect, according to all
common knowledge, and common sense, about web usability, you're 100%
mistaken.

 

[SLM]

Rino..... Open Control Panel > Folder Options > Put a tick for "(.) Open
each folder in the same window" > Apply > OK. ...... Well, that is ok for
each person to do on an individual basis on their computer if I understand
you correctly, but that won't help in correcting the website so that it won't
open in a new window each time for the rest of the world unless they know
your little trick and changed their settings on their own computer. But all
the same, I thank you and I am still waiting for a solution to change my
website that I made in Frontpage back to not opening the pages in a new
window each time. I think it is in the Bahaviors that I used and I just
can't find how to reverse that setting that I originally put in place when
developing the website. I do my best, but I am not a professional at this and
pray that someone can tell me how to correct this in detail so I can
understand. Hummm..... Thanks again Rino for time.

 

[SLM]

Thanks Mike, I think you are correct but I need someone to tell me what to
put in there. I tried a few things but they just did not work..... hopefully
someone with that knowledge will share it with me. Thanks for your knowledge.
--
SLM Webservant

In that first line , (this,'_new',false) , does that need changing?

YES- it is the '_new' that needs to be changed. I do not know what to as I
have never used the jump menu system before

Mike: I think you might be right, but I am a laymen at this and I am not
sure
what the code should look like. Can you just tell me how to correct the
code?
I found this in the head and is this where you were talking about?

function FP_jumpMenu(el,frm,sel){//v1.0
var href=el.options[el.selectedIndex].value; if(sel) el.selectedIndex=0;
if('_new'==frm) open(href); else eval(frm+".location='"+href+"'");}
// -->

I tried taking out the (el,frm,sel) and putting in <base target="_self">
but
as you probably know then the menu didn't work. I'm not sure what I'm
doing
wrong. I also tried putting in '_self' where the above code has
'_new'
and that didn't work.

Then down on the page farther it has:

<select size="2" id="id1" name="FQA"
onclick="FP_jumpMenu(this,'_new',false)">
<option>Scroll Down & Click Choice</option>
<option value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/FAQ.htm">FAQ</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/mission_statement.htm">Mission
Statement</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/God's_plan_of_salvation.htm">God's
Plan Of Salvation
</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/knitting_ministry.htm">Knitting
Ministry</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/monthly_newsletter.htm">Monthly
Newsletter
</option>
<option
value="http://www.carolighthousebaptist.org/contact_us.htm">Contact
Us</option>
</select></td>

In that first line , (this,'_new',false) , does that need changing?

Sorry I am not understanding this, but could you give me code in more
detail
about exactly what I need to change? Thanks so much for any help!


--
SLM Webservant

On the home page, the links to other sites portion actually opens in the
same window, and this is also defined by the usage of the <base
target="_self"> in the head section. Your internal links are running off
of
the FP Jump Menu which is set to "_new"- changing this will change the
way
the pages open


I made a website for our Church and when
I started making the website I remember being given the choice of
making
the
pages open up in a new window or not to. I chose to have them open up
in a
new window each time. Now that the site is up and running, I don't like
that
method as the person has a slew of pages piling up when they browse
through
our website plus you can't use the back button at the top of their
browser.
My problem is I can't remember where I made that original choice? Can
I
go
back and change it so the website doesn't open into a new window for
each
page as they search our website? I want them to be able to use their
back
button. Any help on this would be much appreciated!

 

[Guest]

Have you tried it BEFORE you speak?

Completely worthless IMHO. That may do it for Windows Explorer, but has
nothing to do with Internet Explorer, FireFox, etc....

 

[Guest]

For the mean time you can put a switch there so anybody can close the music or minimize their Windows --- put
down to bottom. It's up to you to try which solution is best and use it. As everything are possible and nothing is uncertain. Good
Luck!