This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The Selection.removeRange()
method removes a range from a selection.
Syntax
sel.removeRange(range)
Parameters
range
- A range object that will be removed to the selection.
Return value
Examples
/* Programmaticaly, more than one range can be selected. * This will remove all ranges except the first. */ s = window.getSelection(); if(s.rangeCount > 1) { for(var i = 1; i < s.rangeCount; i++) { s.removeRange(s.getRangeAt(i)); } }
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
HTML Editing APIs The definition of 'Selection.removeRange()' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | Initial definition |
Selection API The definition of 'Selection.removeRange()' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Current |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 58 | (Yes) | (Yes) | ? | 45 | No support |
Feature | Android Webview | Chrome for Android | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 58 | 58 | (Yes) | (Yes) | 1.0 | ? | 45 | No support |
See also
Selection
, the interface it belongs to.