Kilotest: Diagnoses of tab-opening link action unstated violation by HTML element 1476 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 1476

• Tag name: A
• Text: This was my first experience with Pinnacle Group. I was most impressed with Jessica's sense of urgency and prompt reply to my staffing needs. Very professional and personable attitude! She is well in tune with her clients and wasted no time matching with me with the perfect opportunity that lead to an offer of employment with a great company! I start in 2 weeks! … read more
• 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 1476 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