Checkpoint 1.14 - Mobile-PDA

Links can be make to force the opening of a new window to display their content. The original window then loses focus while focus is given to the new, second window. This can cause confusion for the user and can add to cost and delay in dealing with the information. The original window may also be forgotten and lead to further mobile costs if left open.

Many mobile devices also cannot support more than one window. In forcing the device to open a second window, the results can be unpredictable for the application author.

Requirement

All links open in the same browser window.

Checking Tool

View the source code and look for any target attributes on the anchor tags of the hyperlinks.

Information Source

The original source of this information is located on the W3C web site  (www.w3.org/TR/WCAG10-TECHS/#tech-avoid-pop-ups)