Button autofocus attribute

HTML DOM Button Object

Definition and usage

autofocus whether the button automatically gets focus when the page is loaded.

This attribute reflects HTML autofocus attribute.

Note:autofocus attribute It is a new attribute of the <button> element in HTML5.

Example

Check if the button automatically gets focus when the page is loaded:

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

Try it yourself

Syntax

Return the autofocus attribute:

buttonObject.autofocus

Set the autofocus attribute:

buttonObject.autofocus = true|false

attribute value

value description
true|false

Specifies whether the button receives focus when the page loads.

  • true - The button receives focus
  • false - Default. The button does not receive focus

Technical Details

Return Value: Boolean value, returns true if the button automatically focuses when the page loads, otherwise returns false.

Browser Support

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Support 10.0 Support Support Support

Related Pages

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <button> autofocus Attribute

HTML DOM Button Object