How to Open a New Window: Methods, Best Practices, and Accessibility Considerations

Incognito/Private Mode:

If you want a window that doesn't save your history, use Ctrl + Shift + N (Chrome/Edge) or Ctrl + Shift + P (Firefox). Safari (Mac) Shortcut: Command + N .

This paper examines techniques for opening new windows in graphical user interfaces and web environments, comparing platform-native approaches and web-based methods. It evaluates usability, accessibility, security, and performance implications, and provides implementation guidelines and recommendations for developers to choose appropriate strategies across contexts.

// This opens "https://example.com" in a new window that is 800px wide and 600px tall window.open('https://example.com', '_blank', 'width=800,height=600,toolbar=yes,location=yes');