How can I select an element in a component template?

Question

Does anybody know how to get hold of an element defined in a component template? Polymer makes it really easy with the $ and $$.

I was just

Answer 1

In case you are using Angular Material, you can take advantage of cdkFocusInitial directive.

Example:

Read more here: https://material.angular.io/cdk/a11y/overview#regions