diff --git a/layouts/shortcodes/extlink.html b/layouts/shortcodes/extlink.html
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+{{ with .Get "href" }}<a href="{{ . }}" target="_blank">{{ end }}{{ with .Get "text" }}{{ . }}</a>{{ end }}
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