xlink:show Showing a Link

According to the XLink Recommendation, this attribute is for designating how a link target is to be displayed. For the Balisage <link> element, it is hard-coded to “new”; that is, a link target will be displayed in a new window.
FIXED (not settable) on element: <link>
Value Meaning
new The link should be displayed as a new, separate window, frame, pane, or other presentation context.
Restriction This attribute value may not be changed.