The target attribute is used to specify the location where the linked document is opened. The various options that can be used in the target attribute are listed below in the table:
Attribute Values
Value Description
_blank Opens the linked document in a new window or tab
_self Opens the linked document in the same frame as it was clicked (this is default)
_parent Opens the linked document in the parent frame
_top Opens the linked document in the full body of the window
framename Opens the linked document in the named iframe