Selection.deleteFromDocument()

This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.

The Selection.deleteFromDocument() method deletes the actual text being represented by a selection object from the document's DOM.

Syntax

sel.deleteFromDocument()

Parameters

None.

Examples

A user selects the (imaginary) text "ve two ea" from "Rabbits have two ears." on a web page. The user then clicks a button that executes the JavaScript snippet window.getSelection().deleteFromDocument(). The document's text becomes "Rabbits hars."

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Editing APIs
The definition of 'Selection.deleteFromDocument()' in that specification.
Editor's Draft Initial definition
Selection API
The definition of 'Selection.deleteFromDocument()' in that specification.
Working Draft Current

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support ? (Yes) 55 (55) ? ? ?
Feature Android Edge Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Phone Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support ? (Yes) 55.0 (55) ? ? ?

See also

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