How to get a javascript link to open in a new window like target=_blank?

[Cyberkiller]

I have this code,

<a href="#" onclick="window.location='http://YourSite.com';">click here</a>

I want to make it so that it opens a new normal browser window just like target=_blank does.

I tried using this tutorial, http://www.pageresource.com/jscript/jwinopen.htm but the code there just doesn't work.

[kigoobe]

I'm not very well in javascript, but ...

try something like -

<a href="#" onClick="window.open('http://www.mysite.com','targetwindow'); return false;">Click here</a>

[SimplyFu]

use '_blank' instead of 'targetwindow'. It will always open a new window instead of replacing content of newly opened window.

[Kravvitz]

I am concerned that your code may not be following JavaScript Best Practices. I recommend you read up on them.

Check these out:
The Perfect Pop-up
Accessible Pop-up Links
Beware of opening links in a new window
New-Window Links in a Standards-Compliant World
Opening new windows with JavaScript, version 1.2