Kilotest: Diagnoses of tab-opening link action unstated violation by HTML element 680 on The Beauty Shop page

Basics

About the The Beauty Shop page

• URL: https://www.thebeauty-shop.com/
• Tested 16 days ago by job ajz on 2026-07-04 at 23:17

About HTML element 680

• Tag name: A
• Text: Let's talk about your brand →
• Start tag: <a href="https://calendly.com/thebeautyshop/free-strategy-consultation" class="sqs-block-button-element--large sqs-button-element--secondary sqs-block-button-element" data-sqsp-button="" target="_blank">
• XPath: [not obtained]
• Bounding box: x = 1228, y = 3692, width = 383, height = 81

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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 680 of the The Beauty Shop 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