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The Selection.extend() method moves the focus of the selection to a specified point. The anchor of the selection does not move. The selection will be from the anchor to the new focus regardless of direction.
Syntax
sel.extend(node, offset)
Parameters
- parentNode
- The node within which the focus will be moved.
- offset Optional
- The offset position within
nodewhere the focus will be moved to. If not specified, the default value0is used.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Editing APIs The definition of 'Selection.extend()' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | Initial definition |
| Selection API The definition of 'Selection.extend()' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Current |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | No support | (Yes) | (Yes) |
offset parameter is optional |
(Yes) | ? | 55 (55) | No support | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | (Yes) | (Yes) | ? | ? | (Yes) |
offset parameter is optional |
? | ? | 55.0 (55) | ? | ? | (Yes) |
See also
Selection, the interface it belongs to.
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