HTML onfocus Attribute
Definition and Usage
The onfocus attribute fires the moment that the element gets focus.
Onfocus is most often used with <input>, <select>, and <a>.
Tip: The onfocus attribute is the opposite of the onblur attribute.
Applies to
The onfocus attribute is part of the Event Attributes, and can be used on any HTML elements.
Elements | Event |
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All HTML elements | onfocus |
Example
Input Example
Execute a JavaScript when an input field gets focus:
<input type="text" id="fname" >
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Browser Support
Event Attribute | |||||
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onfocus | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |