Kilotest: Diagnoses of tab-opening link action unstated violation by HTML element 1214 on PTR Global page

Basics

About the PTR Global page

• URL: https://www.ptrglobal.com/
• Tested 46 days ago by job sdo on 2026-06-05 at 04:36

About HTML element 1214

• Tag name: A
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• Start tag: <a href="https://maps.google.com/?cid=16131075728442691344" target="_blank" class="wprevpro_t1_site_logo_a">
• XPath: [not obtained]
• Bounding box: x = 0, y = 0, width = 0, height = 0

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 rule engines diagnose the tab-opening link action unstated issue for HTML element 1214 of the PTR Global page.

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