splitText Method
Divides a text node at the specified index.
Syntax
oSplitNode = TextNode.splitText(iIndex)
Parameters
iIndex Optional. Integer that specifies the index of the string that indicates where the separation occurs. If a value is not provided, a new text node with no value is created.
Return Value
Returns a text node object.
Remarks
The text node that invokes the splitText method has a nodeValue equal to the substring of the value, from 0 to iIndex. The new text node has a nodeValue of the substring of the original value, from the specified index to the value length. Text node integrity is not preserved when the document is saved or persisted.
Example
Sample Code
This example uses the splitText method to divide a text node in half in a UL object. When the text node splits, the createElement method creates a new LI object. The appendChild method appends the new LI element and the split text node to the UL object.
<SCRIPT> function fnSplitNode(){ var oNode=oList.firstChild.childNodes(0); var oNewNode=document.createElement("LI"); var oSplitNode = oNode.splitText(oNode.nodeValue.length/2); oList.appendChild(oNewNode); oNewNode.appendChild(oSplitNode); } </SCRIPT> <UL onclick="fnSplitNode()"> <LI>This is a list item. </UL>
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. TextNode
See Also
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