Input Text autofocusProperty
Example
Check whether the text field automatically gets focus after the page loads:
var x = document.getElementById("myPassword").autofocus;
xThe result is:
true
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Definition and Usage
The autofocus property is used to set or return whether the text field automatically gets focus after the page loads.
This property reflects the HTML autofocus attribute.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the autofocus property.
Note:Internet Explorer 9 and earlier IE versions, or Opera 12 and earlier versions, do not support the autofocus property.
Syntax
Return the autofocus property:
textObject.autofocus
Set the autofocus property:
textObject.autofocus=true|false
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| true|false | Describes whether the text field gets focus after the page loads
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| Return Value: | A Boolean value, returns true if the text field automatically gets focus after the page loads, otherwise returns false. |
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Related Pages
HTML Reference:HTML <input> autofocus Attribute
Input Text Object Other Extensions