Kilotest: Diagnoses of tab-opening link action unstated
violation by HTML element 908 on Portland State University page
Basics
About the Portland State University page
- URL: https://www.pdx.edu/
- Tested 24 days ago by job
j3non 2026-05-08 at 15:59
About HTML element 908
- Tag name:
A - Text: [not applicable]
- Start tag:
<a class="atcb-item-link" href="https://addtocalendar.com/atc/outlook?utz=-480&uln=en-US&vjs=1.5&e[0][date_start]=2026-05-08%2012%3A15%3A00&e[0][date_end]=2026-05-08%2013%3A15%3A00&e[0][title]=Music%20%40%20Midday%3A%20Recital%20Previews&e[0][description]=%3Cp%3EFor%20the%20first%20time%2C%20students%20will%20be%20sharing%20highlights%20from%20their%20upcoming%20degree%20recitals%20as%20part%20of%20our%20weekly%20Midday%20Series.%20Come%20enjoy%20diverse%20solos%2C%20duos%20and%20small%20ensembles%20from%20nearly%20every%20music%20studio%20in%20our%20school%20and%20get%20inspired%20to%20hear%20more%20from%20these%20performers%20at%20a%20future%20date.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3E%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Flive%2FAQyt1_LlbGo%3Ffeature%3Dshare%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWatch%20the%20livestream%20or%20recording.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3E%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1AVQr0uRVO3rk6NlYNB5aHZ8_GB9ZJQco%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing%22%3EView%20the%20concert%20program.%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EThe%20Music%20%40%20Midday%20Series%20is%20a%20weekly%20opportunity%20to%20experience%20the%20sounds%20of%20the%20PSU%20School%20of%20Music%20%26amp%3B%20Theater.%20Join%20us%20on%20Fridays%20during%20fall%2C%20winter%2C%20and%20spring%20terms%20for%20a%20diverse%20program%20of%20concerts%20featuring%20students%2C%20faculty%2C%20and%20special%20guests.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cp%3EView%20the%20%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pdx.edu%2Fmusic-theater%2Fmusic-midday-concert-series%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMusic%20%40%20Midday%20Series%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%20page%20for%20all%20upcoming%20concerts.%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&e[0][location]=Lincoln%20Recital%20Hall%0A1620%20SW%20Park%20Ave%0APortland%2C%20OR%0A&e[0][organizer]=Sherry%20Alves%0Aalves%40pdx.edu%0A&e[0][organizer_email]=alves%40pdx.edu&e[0][timezone]=America%2FLos_Angeles&e[0][privacy]=public" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> - XPath:
[not obtained] - Bounding box: x = 794, y = 3523, width = 138, height = 28
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
Diagnoses
Here is how tools diagnose the tab-opening link action unstated
issue for HTML element 908 of the Portland State University page.
- <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