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Input Focus

Use the "Focus" button focus the input with the help of a ref that you connect with the underlying input element.

Note that you can focus any input using the focus method.

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Transcript

In this component, we have a simple form that includes an input as well as a button labeled "Focus".

Your challenge is to enable the input to be focused upon clicking this button.

Firstly, you'll need to change the button's type from submit to button to prevent the page from reloading. Then, y...