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
Selection, the interface it belongs to.
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