Description links to new window - How?

Tarl

I spent a bit of time searching for an answer to this, but no luck.

So, I like to put links in my gallery descriptions (and/or photo descriptions) that a visitor can click on and go to another web site (not on my Smugmug site).

As an example, see the links in the "Maps" gallery description found here:
http://geoffw.smugmug.com/gallery/2164315/1/112398590

There are 2 problems with the links as they now stand:
1. They are "clickable" and work. So, that's a good thing. But, they do not open up a new window for the destination. I know that there is HTML code to cause a link to open in a new window, but I don't know where to put that. Do I just type the required code into the description text box?
2. Also, note that the second link to a Wikipedia site is "broken". That is, when I type the link in, the resulting link's "code" stops at the colon and this part ":Map" is not included. If I type the raw HTML code for the link, I believe that would force it to include the full link. But, again, do I just type raw HTML code into the gallery description box?

I have to say there is a lot of great information on customizing the Smugmug sites, but for some reason this seemingly simple thing has got me beat.

Thanks for any help (even if I find out I can't do it : )

Tarl

Andy

Tarl wrote:

Thanks for any help (even if I find out I can't do it : )

Tarl

Of course you can do it and we'll show you how

I did it for you, and it's like this for future reference:

The USGS topographical maps that you see in this gallery are all public domain.  So, you can use them as you see fit.  This means, if you wish, while viewing the map you can click the "Save Photo" button below the photo and it will copy the photo to your computer.
For the full listing of all the topo maps for all 50 states, see <a href="http://items-uploads.archive.org/0/maps/" target= "_blank">this site</a> 

(I may have to change this later as it seems to be a "temp" holding area) 
I was originally pointed to this resource thru the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Maps/ " target= "_blank">Wikipedia site found here</a>

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Tarl

I am very embarrassed : )
Thanks, Andy.

Well, please go back and eat an extra slice of pumpkin pie. You deserve it : )

Thanks again,

Tarl

Andy

Tarl wrote:

Thanks, Andy.

Well, please go back and eat an extra slice of pumpkin pie. You deserve it : )

Thanks again,

Tarl

:food :food