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The Range.isPointInRange() method returns a boolean indicating whether the given point is in the Range. It returns true if the point (cursor position) at offset within ReferenceNode is within this range.

Syntax

bool = range.isPointInRange( referenceNode, offset )

Parameters

referenceNode
The Node to compare with the Range.
offset
The offset into Node of the point to compare with the Range.

Example

range = document.createRange();
range.selectNode(document.getElementsByTagName("div").item(0));
bool = range.isPointInRange(document.getElementsByTagName("p").item(0),1);

Specification

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

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support (Yes) (Yes) Not supported 15.0 ?
Feature Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support (Yes) (Yes) Not supported 15.0 ?

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