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From: Moore, Michael
Date: Sep 14, 2006 8:10AM

Since you are using PHP, I will assume that you are adding the fields on
the server side. I would also write a new anchor and send the form back
to the url with the in-page anchor. This isn't perfect in IE and may
require a small hack but it will set the focus in the proper location.

Mike

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Subject: [WebAIM] Setting focus in a php form

We're working on a project where we have a php form that displays new
fields after it makes a call to the database to determine what options
will be available based on user decisions previously in the form. I'm
trying to figure out a good way to reset the focus to the next section
of the form after each action. Does anybody know a good way to do this?
Right now, the page scrolls, but it's not really resetting the focus
(although visually it might seem like it does). It's a hack, and I'd
like a cleaner and more accessible solution.

Thanks,
Erika

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