Kilotest: Diagnoses of tab-opening link action unstated violation by HTML element 427 on Portland State University Senior Adult Learning Center page

Here is how tools diagnose the tab-opening link action unstated issue for HTML element 427 of the Portland State University Senior Adult Learning Center page.

Basics

• About the tab-opening link action unstated issue
  • Why it matters: Following a link opens a new window, surprising a user
  • Priority: high
  • Related WCAG standard: 3.2.5
• About the Portland State University Senior Adult Learning Center page
  • URL: https://www.pdx.edu/senior-adult-learning-center/
  • Tested on 2026-04-07 at 18:28
• About HTML element 427
  • Tag name: A
  • Text: [not applicable]
  • Start tag: <a class="atcb-item-link" href="https://addtocalendar.com/atc/google?utz=-480&amp;uln=en-US&amp;vjs=1.5&amp;e[0][date_start]=2026-04-10%2000%3A00%3A00&amp;e[0][date_end]=2026-04-12%2023%3A59%3A59&amp;e[0][title]=2026%20Northwest%20Horn%20Society%20Symposium&amp;e[0][description]=%3Cp%3EThe%20School%20of%20Music%20%26amp%3B%20Theater%20at%3Cstrong%3E%20Portland%20State%20University%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20is%20pleased%20to%20host%20the%20%3Cstrong%3E2026%20Northwest%20Horn%20Symposium%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20on%20%3Cstrong%3EApril%2010%E2%80%9312%2C%202026%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%20With%20generous%20additional%20support%20from%20the%20Northwest%20Horn%20Society%2C%20the%20event%20will%20feature%20concerts%2C%20masterclasses%2C%20lectures%2C%20competitions%20and%20playing%20opportunities%20for%20hornists%20of%20all%20ages%20and%20experiences.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDavid%20Byrd-Marrow%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20%28Oberlin%20College%29%20will%20be%20the%20guest%20artist%20for%20the%20event.%20His%20interactive%20recital%20will%20engage%20with%20the%20theme%20of%20this%20year%E2%80%99s%20symposium%2C%20%E2%80%9CEsprit%20de%20Cors%2C%E2%80%9D%20a%20general%20theme%20to%20help%20unify%20talks%2C%20performances%20and%20presentations.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp%3B%3Cbr%3EThe%20event%20will%20also%20feature%20the%20Oregon%20Symphony%E2%80%99s%20Sunday%20matinee%20of%20Ravel%E2%80%99s%20%3Cem%3EDaphnis%20et%20Chlo%C3%A9%3C%2Fem%3E.%20Also%20on%20the%20program%20are%20Saint-Sa%C3%ABns%E2%80%99s%20%3Cem%3ELe%20Rouet%20d%E2%80%99Omphale%3C%2Fem%3E%20and%20Ravel%E2%80%99s%20Piano%20Concerto%2C%20featuring%20Ingrid%20Fliter.%20Special%20student%20and%20adult%20registrant%20pricing%20will%20be%20available.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp%3B%3Cbr%3EThe%20event%20will%20also%20feature%20regional%20horn%20artists%20as%20performers%20and%20presenters%2C%20and%20provide%20a%20wide%20range%20of%20activities%20for%20all%20hornists%2C%20from%20beginners%20to%20professionals.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EGraphic%20by%20Li%20Kuang.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Chr%3E%3Cp%3ELearn%20more%20about%20the%20%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pdx.edu%2Fmusic-theater%2F%22%3ESchool%20of%20Music%20%26amp%3B%20Theater%3C%2Fa%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E&amp;e[0][location]=Lincoln%20Hall%0A1620%20SW%20Park%20Ave%0APortland%2C%20OR%0A&amp;e[0][organizer]=Daniel%20Partridge%0Adjp2%40pdx.edu%0A&amp;e[0][organizer_email]=djp2%40pdx.edu&amp;e[0][timezone]=America%2FLos_Angeles&amp;e[0][privacy]=public" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">
  • XPath: [not obtained]
  • Bounding box: x = 794, y = 3112, width = 138, height = 28

Diagnoses

1. <p>Readers can always choose to open a link a new window. When a link forces open a new window, it can be confusing and annoying, especially for assistive device users who may wonder why their browser's "back" button is suddenly disabled.</p> <p>There are two general exceptions:</p> <ul> <li>When the user is filling out a form, and opening a link in the same window would cause them to lose their work.</li> <li>When the user is clearly warned a link will open a new window.</li> </ul> <p><strong>To fix:</strong> set this link back its default target, or add a screen-reader accessible warning (text or an icon with alt text).</p>

   Tool: Editoria11y (Princeton University)

   Rule: linkNewWindow