jquery.linkcues.js is a jQuery plugin that adds CSS classes to links found within the element specified by the selector based on a predetermined set of characteristics.

• link directs the user to a different domain
• link directs the user user to a secure (https) page
• link directs the user user to an ftp site
• link is an email shortcut (mailto)
• link directs the user to a downloadable file (pdf, mp3, etc)
• link opens in a new window (configurable)

Live Demonstration

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Quick Documentation

$(selector).linkcues(options);

options: A set of key/value pairs that configure settings for the plugin. All options are optional.

• filetypes: (type: String, default: "pdf") A comma-separated list of file extensions to scan links for.
• classPrefix: (type: String, default: "linkcues-") This string is prefixed to all classes used by the plugin.
• windowTarget: (type: String, default: "_blank") This determines what the new window target will be.

Usage Example

$('p').linkcues({
	filetypes : 'pdf,mp3,doc',
	windowTarget : '_new'
});