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HTML <keygen> autofocus Attribute

HTML keygen Tag Reference HTML <keygen> tag

Example

Let the "Encryption" field automatically get focus when the page loads:

<form action="demo_keygen.asp" method="get">
  Username: <input type="text" name="usr_name">
  Encryption: <keygen name="security" autofocus>
  <input type="submit">
</form>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The autofocus attribute for the <keygen> tag is supported in Opera, Chrome, and Safari 6.


Definition and Usage

The autofocus attribute is a boolean attribute.

When present, it specifies that the <keygen> element should automatically get focus when the page loads.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

The <keygen> tag is new in HTML5.


Differences Between HTML and XHTML

In XHTML, attribute minimization is forbidden, and the autofocus attribute must be defined as <keygen autofocus="autofocus" />.


Syntax

<keygen autofocus>


HTML keygen Tag Reference HTML <keygen> tag

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