The CSS reference

":focus" - css pseudo-class (v. css 2)

  • Will add a style to an element that has keyboard input focus.
  • HTML usage: all elements
  • Browsers that support the :focus - pseudo-class :
    Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Opera Google Chrome Apple Safari
    Browser deviation:
    • To work in IE, a DOCTYPE must be declared.
Typical usage:
input:focus { color: blue }   

Pseudo-class ":focus" example:

<!DOCTYPE HTML >
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Page title</title>
    <style type="text/css">
      input[type="text"]:focus {
        background-color: #FFF8DC;
        color: #1E90FF;
        width: 200px;
      }
    </style>
  </head>
  <body>
      <p id="input">The input box expand with new<br>
        colors when it has focus:<br>
        <input type="text" size="10"/>
      </p>
     <p><b>Note:</b> For :focus to work in
      IE, a DOCTYPE must be declared.</p>
  </body>
</html>
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