Selection: extend() method

The Selection.extend() method moves the focus of the selection to a specified point. The anchor of the selection does not move. The selection will be from the anchor to the new focus, regardless of direction.

Syntax

js
extend(node)
extend(node, offset)

Parameters

node

The node within which the focus will be moved.

offset Optional

The offset position within node where the focus will be moved to. If not specified, the default value 0 is used.

Return value

None (undefined).

Specifications

Specification
Selection API
# dom-selection-extend

Browser compatibility

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See also