MediaWiki:Gadget-search-new-tab.js

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// According to Krinkle, gadgets don't have to wait using $(function() {... (only core stuff)
// Open search in new tab by [[User:Timeshifter]]

/* global:$ */
/* jshint-valid */
$('#searchform, #searchbox, #search, .search-types, #search-types, #powersearch').on('keyup keydown mousedown', function(e) {
	$(this).attr('target', e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey ? '_blank' : '');
});