--- a/eric6/WebBrowser/QtHelp/HelpSearchWidget.py	Mon Oct 05 19:51:55 2020 +0200
+++ b/eric6/WebBrowser/QtHelp/HelpSearchWidget.py	Tue Oct 06 17:52:44 2020 +0200
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@
             self.tr("Open Link in Background Tab"))
         newWindow = menu.addAction(self.tr("Open Link in New Window"))
         menu.move(evt.globalPos())
-        act = menu.exec_()
+        act = menu.exec()
         if act == curTab:
             self.openUrl.emit(link)
         elif act == newTab: