Question

How can I open a new tab using javascript without switching to the new tab?
For example, when a user clicks on a link a new tab is to be opened, but the user should stay on the current tab.

Answer 1

The web browser automatically focuses on the new tab, but you can call the focus back:

function openWindow( url )
{
  window.open(url, '_blank');
  window.focus();
}

<a href="http://www.example.com/" onclick="javascript:openWindow(this.href);return false;">Click Me</a>