For setting a menu item to open in a new browser tab, follow the steps below:
Appearance: Menus
- Navigate to the AppearanceMenus section within your dashboard.
- Find the Screen Options tab located at the top right of your screen and click on it.
- In the dropdown that appears, locate and enable the Link Target checkbox.
- From the Select a menu to edit dropdown, choose the menu you want to alter and click the Select button.
- Choose the specific menu item you wish to modify.
- Find and check the Open link in a new tab checkbox.
- Click the Save Menu button to keep your changes.
Appearance: Customize: Menus
- Proceed to the AppearanceCustomize section within your dashboard.
- Once in the Customizer, navigate to the Menus section.
- Click the Gear icon at the top of the Customizer to Show advanced menu properties.
- Locate and check the Link Target checkbox.
- Choose the menu you want to edit.
- Select the specific menu item you wish to change.
- Check the Open link in a new tab checkbox.
- Click the Publish button to keep your changes.