Selection.removeRange()

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.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

undefined

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

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