execCommand Method

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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

document, controlRange, TextRange

See Also

queryCommandEnabled, queryCommandIndeterm, queryCommandState, queryCommandSupported, queryCommandValue