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HTML5 <input> autofocus Attribute

HTML5 input Tag Reference HTML5 <input> tag

Example

Let the "First name" input field automatically get focus when the page loads:

<form action="demo_form.asp">
First name:<input type="text" name="fname" autofocus="autofocus" /><br />
Last name: <input type="text" name="lname" /><br />
<input type="submit" />
</form>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The autofocus attribute is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer.


Definition and Usage

The autofocus attribute is a boolean attribute.

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


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

The autofocus attribute is new in HTML5.


Syntax

<input autofocus="autofocus" />

Note: The autofocus attribute is a boolean attribute, and can be set in the following ways:

  • <input autofocus>
  • <input autofocus="autofocus">
  • <input autofocus="">

HTML5 input Tag Reference HTML5 <input> tag
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