Is it possible to block 'window.open' method?

[GD03]

I was just wondering if it is at all possible for a pop-up blocker to block a new window from opening using the 'window.open' method? There is no critical content that I am using for the new window but I would like for it to work on every platform.

If it is possible to block the window is there a way to give the user a warning?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards,
J.

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

Of course it is possible for popup blockers to block new windows - they wouldn't sell very well if they didn't, would they?!

As to how to detect, read this faq:

faq216-5752

and / or this thread:

thread216-1031214

Hope this helps,
Dan



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[GD03]

I was asking because I have a popup blocker that does not block the new window so I assumed that popup blockers only block the popUpWin method or the popDown method.

 

[GD03]

I also failed to mention that the window.open script does not reside in the head section of the htm, which would auto open the new window. A user has to click a link to open the page. Perhaps this makes the difference.

Regards,
J.

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

Yes - a lot of popup blockers can be set to never - or always - block user-instigated popups.

Dan


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[Sheco]

".. I would like for it to work on every platform."

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