nextcloud / nextcloud/richdocuments

Dashboard widget: open document in new tab/window instead of replacing current Nextcloud directory listing

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JavaScript
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
opening a file with collabora replaces the current directory listing which makes it impossible to open to (similar looking) files from the same NC window.

Describe the solution you'd like
the file should open a new tab/window mimicking the behaviour of a file manager which also opens the app in a new window.

Describe alternatives you've considered
a cumbersome workaround is to duplicate first the directory view in nextcloud and open the file in the duplicated tab/window -

Hint just insert the bold code....
<a href="https://www.example.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">

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Research direction

No file or test is named. Start by locating the dashboard widget's link for opening Collabora documents and compare it with the requested anchor attributes in the issue. Done means selecting a document opens it in a new tab or window while the current Nextcloud directory listing remains available.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
72/100

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