HTML autofocus Attribute

Definition and Usage

The autofocus attribute is a boolean attribute.

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

Applies to

The autofocus attribute can be used on the following elements:

Elements	Attribute
<button>	autofocus
<input>	autofocus
<select>	autofocus
<textarea>	autofocus

Examples

Button Example

A button with autofocus:

<button type="button" autofocus>Click Me!</button>

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Input Example

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

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

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Textarea Example

A text area with autofocus:

<textarea autofocus>
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</textarea>

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Browser Support

The autofocus attribute has the following browser support for each element:

Element
form	5.0	10.0	4.0	5.0	9.6
input	5.0	10.0	4.0	5.0	9.6
textarea	Yes	10.0	4.0	Yes	Yes

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