Document.createRange()

The Document.createRange() method returns a new Range object.

Syntax

range = document.createRange();

range is the created Range object.

Example

let range = document.createRange();

range.setStart(startNode, startOffset);
range.setEnd(endNode, endOffset);

Notes

Once a Range is created, you need to set its boundary points before you can make use of most of its methods.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
DOM
The definition of 'document.createRange' in that specification.
Living Standard

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
createRangeChrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support YesIE Full support 9Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support
Full support