# jQuery focus() Method

jQuery Event Methods

## Example

Attach a function to the focus event. The focus event occurs when the <input> field gets focus:

$("input").focus(function(){
$("span").css("display","inline").fadeOut(2000);
});
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## Definition and Usage

The focus event occurs when an element gets focus (when selected by a mouse click or by "tab-navigating" to it).

The focus() method triggers the focus event, or attaches a function to run when a focus event occurs.

Tip: This method is often used together with the blur() method.

## Syntax

Trigger the focus event for selected elements:

$(selector).focus() Try it

Attach a function to the focus event:

$(selector).focus(function) Try it

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
function | Optional. Specifies the function to run when the focus event occurs

jQuery Event Methods

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