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How can I make my form submit button open in a new tab after redirecting in Webflow?

To make your form submit button open in a new tab after redirecting in Webflow, you can use a combination of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

1. Add a custom attribute to your form submit button: Select the button element in Webflow's Designer, go to the Settings panel, and click on the "Attributes" section. Add a new custom attribute called "target" and set its value to "_blank". This attribute tells the browser to open the link in a new tab.

2. Disable the default form submission behavior: By default, when you submit a form, the page is refreshed. To prevent this behavior, you'll need to use JavaScript. If you're using Webflow's built-in form element, you can add a Custom Code block to your page. If you're using a third-party form integration, you can add the JavaScript code directly to your site's Custom Code section in the Project Settings.

3. Write the JavaScript code: In the Custom Code block or in your Project Settings, add the following JavaScript code:

```
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
var form = document.querySelector('form'); // Select your form element
form.addEventListener('submit', function(event) {
event.preventDefault(); // Prevent the default form submission behavior

// Get the form action URLvar formAction = this.getAttribute('action');// Open the form action URL in a new tabwindow.open(formAction, '\_blank');

});
});
```

Make sure you replace `'form'` with the appropriate selector to target your form element.

4. Publish and test: Save your changes, publish your site, and test the form submission. When you submit the form, it should open the form action URL in a new tab.

Remember to test your form submission thoroughly to ensure it's working as expected and to make any necessary adjustments based on your specific form setup.

Note that opening links in a new tab without explicit user interaction (e.g., a click event) might be considered a violation of browser policies and may not work consistently across different browsers. Therefore, it's always a good practice to provide a clear indication to users that the link will open in a new tab.

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