moveStart
Summary
Changes the start position of the range.
Method of dom/TextRangedom/TextRange
Syntax
var result = textRange.moveStart(/* see parameter list */);
Parameters
Unit
- Data-type
- BSTR
String that specifies the units to move, using one of the following values:
character - Moves one or more characters.
word - Moves one or more words. A word is a collection of characters terminated by a space or some other white-space character, such as a tab.
sentence - Moves one or more sentences. A sentence is a collection of words terminated by a punctuation character, such as a period.
textedit - Moves to the start or end of the original range.
Count
- Data-type
- Number
Integer that specifies the number of units to move. This can be positive or negative. The default is 1.
Return Value
Returns an object of type NumberNumber
Integer that returns the number of units moved.
Notes
Remarks
Syntax
Standards information
There are no standards that apply here.
Attributions
Microsoft Developer Network: [moveStart Method Article]