Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

why do some hyperlinks open a new blank page that says, "javascript:window.close()"

more options

It should just open the hyperlinked page...but it doesn't

It should just open the hyperlinked page...but it doesn't

All Replies (1)

more options

Hmm, window.close() is a script command to close the current page. That might be connected to a button or a link, but usually it would run in the same tab and not open in a new tab where it would be kind of pointless.