Posted by rossz on 12/13/25 11:30

Mark Parnell wrote:
> In our last episode, Rossz <rosszNOSPAM@sonic.net> pronounced to
> alt.html:
>
>
>>For example, I'll use javascript to set
>>the focus in the first element of a form, it's a nice feature if it
>>works
>
>
> I beg to differ. Unless there is only one form element on the page, and
> the form is the whole purpose of the page (e.g. Google's home page), I
> find it really annoying.

I agree. I wouldn't set the focus in a search box that's way in the
lower right corner, but when the whole purpose of a particular page is
the form, then setting the focus simply makes life easier.

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Rossz

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