HTML - autofocus Attribute

HTML autofocus attribute is a boolean attribute that is used to specify that an element should be autofocused after the page has loaded.

If we are going to use this attribute within two elements in the same document, then it always takes precedence over the first element.it works with the input, texxtarea, button and select for, controls.

It not only works with form control but also it can be used with all elements. For example, it might be used on content editable areas.

Syntax

<input autofocus>

Applies On

Below listed elements allow using of the HTML autofocus attribute.

Element	Description
<input>	HTML <input> tag is used to specify the input field.
<button>	HTML <button> tag is used to define clickable button.
<select>	HTML <select> tag is used to define dropdown list
<textarea>	HTML <textarea> tag is used to represent a multiline plain-text editing control.

Examples of HTML autofocus attribute

Following codes demonstatre usages of autofocus attribute

Autofocus with button Element

In the following example, we are using the HTML autofocus attribute to specify that the element automatically gets focused once the page is loaded.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">

<head>
   <title>HTML 'autofocus' attribute</title>
</head>

<body>
   <!--HTML 'autofocus' attribute-->
   <p> HTML 'autofocus' attribute</p>
   <button onclick="func()" autofocus>Click me!</button>
   <script>
      function func() {
         alert("You clicked 'click me!");
      }
   </script>
</body>

</html>

Autofocus with input Element

Considering the another sceario, where we are going to use the autofocus attribute with the input type=text.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">

<head>
   <title>HTML 'autofocus' attribute</title>
</head>

<body>
   <!--HTML 'autofocus' attribute-->
   <p>HTML 'autofocus' attribute</p>
   <form>
      <label for="">First Name: </label>
      <input type="text" autofocus>
      <br>
      <br>
      <label for="">Last Name: </label>
      <input type="text">
      <br>
      <br>
      <button>Submit</button>
   </form>
</body>

</html>

Autofocus with textarea Element

Let's look at the following example, where we are going to use the autofocus attribute with the textarea tag. The output will be displaying the textarea field that is focused along with a click button on the webpage.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">

<head>
   <title>HTML 'autofocus' attribute</title>
</head>

<body>
   <!--HTML 'autofocus' attribute-->
   <p>HTML 'autofocus' attribute</p>
   <form>
      <label for="">Write your feedback: </label>
      <br>
      <textarea 
         name=""
         id="" 
         cols="40" 
         rows="8" 
         placeholder="write feedback...." 
         autofocus>  </textarea>
      <button>Submit</button>
   </form>
</body>

</html>

Autofocus with select Element

Following is the example, where we are going to use the autofocus attribute with the select element. When we run the below code, it will generate an output consisting of the dropdown menu which is focused along with a click button displayed on the webpage.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">

<head>
   <title>HTML 'autofocus' attribute</title>
</head>

<body>
   <!--HTML 'autofocus' attribute-->
   <p>Example of the HTML 'autofocus' attribute</p>
   <form>
      <p>Choose your language: </p>
      <select name="" id="" autofocus>
      <option value="">Hindi</option>
      <option value="">English</option>
      <option value="">Telugu</option>
      </select>
      <button>Submit</button>
   </form>
</body>

</html>

Supported Browsers

Attribute
autofocus	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

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