Att Area Target
## HTML <area> target Attribute
The `target` attribute of the `` tag specifies where to open the linked document when a user clicks on a defined hotspot within an image map.
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## Definition and Usage
The `target` attribute defines the browsing context (such as a tab, window, or iframe) in which the linked resource should be loaded.
> **Note:** The `target` attribute can only be used if the `href` attribute is present on the `` element.
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## Syntax
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## Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `_blank` | Opens the linked document in a new window or tab. |
| `_self` | **Default.** Opens the linked document in the same frame/tab as it was clicked. |
| `_parent` | Opens the linked document in the parent frame. |
| `_top` | Opens the linked document in the full body of the window (breaking out of any frames). |
| *framename* | Opens the linked document in a named `
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