Range()

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 Range() constructor returns a newly created Range object whose start and end is the global Document object.

SyntaxEdit

range = new Range()

ExampleEdit

range = new Range();
endNode = document.getElementsByTagName("p").item(3);
endOffset = document.getElementsByTagName("p").item(3).childNodes.length;
range.setEnd(endNode,endOffset);

SpecificationEdit

Specification Status Comment
DOM
The definition of 'Range.Range()' in that specification.
Living Standard Initial definition.

Browser compatibilityEdit

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support (Yes) 24.0 (24.0) No support 15.0 (Yes)

See alsoEdit

 

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