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Setting the focus on textedit box

I have a edit box in my web form. When the form is loaded I want to set the
focus on this control.
How to do that ? Thanks

Abhram Jose
Nov 18 '05 #1
1 1288
The easiest, most reliable way is client side javascript:

MyControl.focus();

Here's more info:
http://wp.netscape.com/eng/mozilla/3..._f-g.htm#59872

You might also consider using this free control:
http://www.metabuilders.com/Tools/FirstFocus.aspx

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I hope this helps,
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I have a edit box in my web form. When the form is loaded I want to set the focus on this control.
How to do that ? Thanks

Abhram Jose

Nov 18 '05 #2

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