Assure that the new window GETS focus (send the new window to the front):
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
The focus() method sets focus to the current window.
Tip: Use the blur() method to remove focus from the current window.
Note: This method makes a request to bring the current window to the foreground. It may not work as you expect in all browsers, due to different user settings.
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the method.
| Method | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| focus() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| None |
| No return value |
Assure that the new window does NOT get focus (send the new window to the background):
Window Object
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