to pop up or not to pop up ?

[patweb]

I describe a format on a webpage in columns. In one of the columns I place the reference of the code. e.g. Code1 refers to a list of 10 codes to use for this particular field. I was thinking about the best way to activate this list. Should I use pop up screens ? Is a pop up nothing else then a webpage that is not filling the window ("target = _self") ? Is there better way. Perhaps a silly questions.

thanks in advance, Pat.

 

[tviman]

How about a select box? A pop-up window is usually done with javascript where you can defiine the size of the pop-up and the location on the screen.

There's always a better way. The fun is trying to find it!

 

[Zippyflyer]

keep in mind with the onslaught of popup ads most users now have some form of pop up blocker and will not even see what content is in your popups, thinking your page is incomplete.

 

[tviman]

Pop-up blocking software doesn't stop user-initiated pop-ups, just those that are automatic. Yes, there are probably a few of them that don't follow this standard but I've never run across one yet.

There's always a better way. The fun is trying to find it!