Input Password autofocus Attribute

HTML DOM Input Password Object

Definition and Usage

autofocus Attribute to set or return whether the password field should automatically get focus when the page is loaded.

This attribute reflects the HTML autofocus attribute.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> autofocus Attribute

Example

Check if the password field automatically gets focus when the page is loaded:

var x = document.getElementById("myPassword").autofocus;

Try it yourself

Syntax

Return autofocus attribute:

passwordObject.autofocus

Set autofocus attribute:

passwordObject.autofocus = true|false

attribute value

value description
true|false

Specifies whether the password field should gain focus when the page is loaded

  • true - The password field gains focus
  • false - Default. The password field does not gain focus

Technical Details

Return value: Boolean value, returned if the password field automatically gains focus when the page is loaded true; otherwise return false

Browser Support

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HTML DOM Input Password Object