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    Selection.containsNode()

    This is an experimental technology
    Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for the proper prefixes to use 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 spec changes.

    The Selection.containsNode() method indicates if the node is part of the selection.

    Syntax

    sel.containsNode(aNode,aPartlyContained)

    Parameters

    aNode
    The node that is being looked for whether it is part of the selection
    aPartlyContained
    When true, containsNode() returns true when a part of the node is part of the selection.
    When false, containsNode() only returns true when the entire node is part of the selection.

    Examples

     /* Check to see if anything inside the body element is selected */
 console.log(window.getSelection().containsNode(document.body, true));

    Specifications

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

    Browser compatibility

    Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
    Basic support ? 4.0 (2)[1] ? ? ?
    Feature Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
    Basic support ? 4.0 (2)[1] 1.0 ? ? ?

    [1] Before Firefox 35, the method didn't throw if aNode was null.

    See also

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