Angular 2/4 set focus on input element

Question

How can I set focus on an input by (click) event? I have this function in place but I\'m clearly missing something (angular newbie here)

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Answer 1

try this.

//on .html file
click me

// on .ts file
// navigate to form elements automatically.
keyDownFunction(event) {
    // specify the range of elements to navigate
    let maxElement = 4;
    if (event.keyCode === 13) {
        // specify first the parent of container of elements
        let container = document.getElementsByClassName("myForm")[0];
        // get the last index from the current element.
        let lastIndex = event.srcElement.tabIndex ;
        for (let i=0; i