Kilotest: Diagnoses of tab-opening link action unstated
violation by HTML element 365 on Next Generation Playground page
Basics
About the Next Generation Playground page
- URL: https://www.playnextgeneration.com/
- Tested 14 days ago by job
cg9on 2026-05-18 at 15:01
About HTML element 365
- Tag name:
A - Text:
Donate
- Start tag:
<a data-testid="linkElement" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/join-us-in-creating-a-sensory-friendly-space" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="StylableButton2545352419__root style-me4ydv5z__root wixui-button StylableButton2545352419__link" aria-label="Donate"> - XPath:
[not obtained] - Bounding box: x = 1198, y = 2027, width = 194, height = 60
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 365 of the Next Generation Playground 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