[ARCHIVED] New Tab Option in new RCE

[lori_campbell]

One of the options that has not seemed to make its way into the new RCE is the ability to open a link in a new tab. In the former RCE, you could highlight the linked content and use Command+K to choose the option to have the link open in a new tab. This has not transferred over that I can see. Is there a way to add that to new RCE?

[jlgathright · Accepted solution]

Hi @lori_campbell !

According to what I remember and the information in the guide (last "Note" on the page, very bottom), hyperlinks are set to automatically open in a new browser tab. 

I would say, if this is not what you are experiencing you will need to contact your school Canvas support or contact Canvas support.

I hope this helps!

[lori_campbell]

This is definitely not the case. In fact, links that were designed under the previous RCE are still not opening in new tabs where they once previously did. I understand this had to do with students opening files linked in pages and then not being able to find their way back to where they started. Losing this function actually exacerbates this situation rather than improves it. Please bring back the ctrl+alt+K function to allow this function. 

[lori_campbell]

I have figured out the issue. If the link is an external link, a new tab opens. But if the link is within the course, no new tab is opened. However, the I only have students refer back to previous assignments while they are in the current assignment, or I will have them link to a course resource page to help them complete an assignment. Therefore, my students need the new tab option.