External URL Changes the Launch Page and Opens a New Tab

Can anyone help me with this?

I am in the Modules area.

I created an External URL link and set the External URL to "Load in a new tab." When I click on the link, it opens the link in a new tab (works great), but it also changes from the Modules area to a new page (see the attached image).

How do I make it stay in the Modules area?

The idea behind loading it in a new tab is so it doesn't change the page they were on.

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Chris_Hofer

@jawmedina ...

Hi there. Those links that open in a new tab/window do work kind of strange...I agree. Instead of linking to websites the way you're currently doing it, I might recommend that you create a brand new content page, and then put any and all of your links on that page for your students to access. Links to external sites outside of the Canvas interface should open in a new tab, and the page with your links won't change to some other page like you're currently experiencing. Do you think this would be a workable solution for you?

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