Indicate when a navigation link will open in a new tab/window
Currently there are links in our '?' dropdown that:
- pop open a new tab/window (
See what's new at GitLab
andContribute to GitLab
) - go to another page within the GitLab instance (
help
) - use the same window to open an external link (
Support
andSubmit feedback
) - open a modal (
Keyboard shortcuts
).
Since almost all nav items in GitLab open in the same page, it might be a nice UX to indicate when something opens in a new tab. That way the user knows they can click that item and not lose their current place.
I'm not sure if they should apply to items that open in a modal. It's worth considering since the result is the same - the user doesn't need to be concerned about losing their place.