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 getSelection() property of the DocumentOrShadowRoot interface returns a Selection object, representing the range of text selected by the user, or the current position of the caret.
Syntax
var selection = window.getSelection()
Parameters
None.
Returns
A Selection object.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow DOM | Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser Compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 53.0 | ? | ? | No support[1] |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | 53.0 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
53.0 |
[1] See WebKit bug 163921.