Set target to blank for the external links (https://github.com/woocommerce/woocommerce-admin/pull/6999)

* Set target to blank for external links

plugins/woocommerce-admin/TESTING-INSTRUCTIONS.md

@@ -2,6 +2,16 @@
 
 ## Unreleased
 
+### Set target to blank for the external links #6999
+
+1. Clone this repository.
+2. Complete the OBW
+3. Navigate to WooCommerce -> Home
+4. Hide the Setup task list on the Home screen.
+5. Note that the Store Management section appears on the Home screen.
+6. Click on the Visit My Store link.
+7. Observe that the link opens in a new tab.
+
 ### Exclude WC Shipping for store that are only offering downloadable products #6917
 
 1. Start OBW and enter an address that is in the US.

plugins/woocommerce-admin/client/store-management-links/quick-link/index.js

@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ export const QuickLink = ( { icon, title, href, linkType, onClick } ) => {
 				onClick={ onClick }
 				href={ href }
 				type={ linkType }
+				target={ isExternal ? '_blank' : null }
 				className="woocommerce-quick-links__item-link"
 			>
 				<Icon

plugins/woocommerce-admin/readme.txt

@@ -109,6 +109,7 @@ Release and roadmap notes are available on the [WooCommerce Developers Blog](htt
 - Fix: SelectControl focus and de-focus bug #6906
 - Fix: Multiple preload tag output bug. #6998
 - Fix: Call existing filters for leaderboards in analytics. #6626
+- Fix: Set target to blank for the external links #6999
 - Tweak: Only fetch remote payment gateway recommendations when opted in #6964
 - Update: Task list component with new Experimental Task list. #6849
 - Update: Experimental task list import to the experimental package. #6950