The target attribute in the <a> (anchor) tag specifies where the linked content should be displayed when the user clicks on the link. It determines the target context or window in which the linked URL should open. The target attribute serves the following purposes:
_self (Default): If the target attribute is not specified or set to "_self," the linked content will open in the same browser window or tab that the user is currently using. This is the default behavior.
Example: <a href="Provide link here" target="_self">CodeBetter</a>_blank: When the target attribute is set to "_blank," the linked content will open in a new, separate browser window or tab. This is commonly used when you want to keep the original page open and provide additional information or a reference without navigating away from the current page.
Example: <a href="Provide link here" target="_blank">CodeBetter</a>_parent: If you have frames or iframes on your page, setting the target attribute to "_parent" will cause the linked content to open in the parent frame or iframe, replacing the current frame's content.
Example: <a href="Provide link here" target="_parent">CodeBetter</a>_top: When using nested frames or iframes, setting the target attribute to "_top" will open the linked content in the top-level window, replacing all frames or iframes.
Example: <a href="Provide link here" target="_top">CodeBetter</a>