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# Input Search autofocus Property [ Input Search Object](#) ## Example Check if the search field automatically gets focus after the page loads: var x = document.getElementById("mySearch").autofocus; The output of _x_ is: true [Try it yourself »](#) * * * ## Definition and Usage The autofocus property sets or returns whether a search field should automatically get focus when the page loads. This property reflects the HTML autofocus attribute. * * * ## Browser Support  The autofocus property is supported in all major browsers. **Note:** The autofocus property is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier IE versions or Opera 12 and earlier Opera versions. * * * ## Syntax Return the autofocus property: _searchObject_.autofocus Set the autofocus property: _searchObject_.autofocus=true|false ## Property Values | Value | Description | | --- | --- | | true|false | Specifies whether the search field gets focus when the page loads * true - The search field gets focus * false - Default. The search field does not get focus | ## Technical Details | Return Value: | A Boolean. Returns true if the search field automatically gets focus after the page loads, otherwise false. | | --- | * * * ## Related Pages HTML Reference: (#) * * Input Search Object](#)