execCommand Method

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execCommand Method

Executes a command over the given selection or text range.

Syntax

bSuccess = object.execCommand(sCommand [, bUserInterface] [, vValue])

Parameters

sCommand Required. String that specifies the command to execute, which can be any valid command identifier.

bUserInterface Optional. Boolean that specifies one of the following values:

false Default. Does not display a user interface.

true Displays a user interface, if the command supports one.

vValue Optional. Variant that specifies the string, number, or other value to assign. Possible values depend on sCommand.

Return Value

Boolean. Returns true if the command is successful, or false otherwise.

Remarks

Do not invoke the execCommand method until after the page loads.

Applies To

[ Object Name ]

Platform Version

Win16:

Win32:

Mac:

Unix:

WinCE:

Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.

document, controlRange, TextRange