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    Selection.deleteFromDocument()

    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.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 Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
    Basic support ? (Yes) ? ? ?
    Feature Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Phone Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
    Basic support ? (Yes) 1.0 ? ? ?

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