How do I set the focus to the first input element in an HTML form independent from the id?

Question

Is there a simple way to set the focus (input cursor) of a web page on the first input element (textbox, dropdownlist, ...) on loading the

Answer 1

You also need to skip any hidden inputs.

for (var i = 0; document.forms[0].elements[i].type == 'hidden'; i++);
document.forms[0].elements[i].focus();