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AngularJS ng-focus Directive


Example

Execute an expression when the input field gets focus:

<input ng-focus="count = count + 1" ng-init="count=0" />

<h1>{{count}}</h1>
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Definition and Usage

The ng-focus directive tells AngularJS what to do when an HTML element gets focus.

The ng-focus directive from AngularJS will not override the element's original onfocus event, both will be executed.


Syntax

<element ng-focus="expression"></element>

Supported by <a>, <input>, <select>, <textarea>, and the window object.


Parameter Values

Value Description
expression An expression to execute when an element gets focus.