How to set a form field focus

Is there a simple way to set a form field focus... so basically on load the field focus is set to a specific field? I know how to write it in javascript but was wondering if there is a simple way to basically select the field and click a button or two and get the same result? thanks.

The script for that is extremely small and very simple.
In all hosety, it would probably take longer to edit it through the DW interface than by hand.
Add this after your form and change the bold areas to the name of the form and the name of the input you want to have focus on...
<script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript">
document.forms['myform'].elements['mytextfield'].focus();
</script>
Those two things are the only items that will ever change.

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How do I bring form fields to the front or back?
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