Javascript Method to Ensure Open in New Window (not Tab)

Question

Bear with me as this might seem similar to ( JavaScript open in a new window, not tab), but the method by which the link is executed is different. I am opening a \"Sales Script

Answer 1

If you specify the width and height when you call window.open, most browsers will open the link in a new window rather than a tab.

window.open(url, '_blank', 'width=300,height=200');

Fiddle: http://jsfiddle.net/kelervin/Pf8Rw/

See this question for discussion and more detail.

If the intent is to get the user's attention, you could consider adding desktop notifications (assuming a browser like Chrome that supports them is an option).

See this answer for an example, it might be just what you're looking for.