Selection.removeRange()

This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.

The Selection.removeRange() method removes a range from a selection.

Syntax

sel.removeRange(range)

Parameters

range
A range object that will be removed to the selection.

Return value

undefined

Examples

/* Programmaticaly, more than one range can be selected.
 * This will remove all ranges except the first. */
s = window.getSelection();
if(s.rangeCount > 1) {
 for(var i = 1; i < s.rangeCount; i++) {
  s.removeRange(s.getRangeAt(i));
 }
}

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Selection API
The definition of 'Selection.removeRange()' in that specification.		 Working Draft Current

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
removeRange
Experimental
Chrome Full support 58Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support YesIE ? Opera Full support 45Safari No support NoWebView Android Full support 58Chrome Android Full support 58Firefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support 43Safari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android Full support 7.0

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.

See also