Link behavior inside a pdf

I created a document using Word and "published" it as a pdf for our website.   During document creation, I specified that certain links would open up in a new window/tab.  However, this behavior did not follow the links into the pdf.
The links all open in the same window, and this necessitates the use of the "back" button to go back to the original document.
I would like to specify that certain links - not all - open in a new window or tab.  I have acrobat pro.  How do I do it?

You simply don't have that level of control of the browser from a PDF. I think the best you can do is use the app.launchURL JavaScript method instead: http://livedocs.adobe.com/acrobat_sdk/9.1/Acrobat9_1_HTMLHelp/JS_API_AcroJS.88.150.html
but it has problems working with protected mode with Reader and relies on JavaScript being enabled.

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