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 Selection.toString() method returns a string currently being represented by the selection object, i.e. the currently selected text.
str = sel.toString()
str is the string representation of selection.None.
This method returns the currently selected text.
In JavaScript, this method is called automatically when a function the selection object is passed to requires a string:
alert(window.getSelection()) // What is called alert(window.getSelection().toString()) // What is actually being effectively called.
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Editing APIs The definition of 'Selection.toString()' in that specification. | Editor's Draft | Initial definition |
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | (Yes) | (Yes) | ? | ? | ? |
| Feature | Android | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | (Yes) | (Yes) | 1.0 | ? | ? | ? |
Selection, the interface it belongs to.
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