Re: How to set focus in a form field

> This is JAVASCRIPT problem because it is on the client end. Thanks to everyone who responded. I sort of thought it would be a 'Client-side' problem. Oh well, since I'm not prepared to use any javascript, I guess I'll have to live with it. Sigh . . . Thanks again, Andre > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andre Dubuc [mailto:aajdubuc@webhart.net] > Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 11:26 AM > To: php-general@lists.php.net > Subject: [PHP] How to set focus in a form field > > > I have an annoying 'glitch' in the forms on my site: > > When a page loads, if it has a form on it, I would like the cursor to move > to the first field, be 'set' - that is, I should see a cursor or blinking > cursor in the first field. > > As it is now, on some pages, I either have to 'tab' to the first field, or > click themouse in that field. > > Is there anyway to automate this, so that when a page loads it > automatically goes to the first field, and 'highlights' the entry area? > (Btw, I tried 'tabindex=1' but it still does not do what I'd like it to. > > Any ideas, suggestions, or admontions gratefully accepted. > > Tia, Andre