Text around the cursor

How do I get the text around the cursor position? I'm using jQuery but javascript method to get this would be fine. I need to get the text and put up smart labels or change menu options based on the context of the text.

Thanks in advance for the help. I'm new to CKEditor but already love it.

Sat, 07/09/2011 - 12:28

datalink

Joined: 18/10/2007

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Re: Text around the cursor

Try getSelection() or getSelectedElement()

Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:12

Anna

Joined: 14/12/2010

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Re: Text around the cursor

FYI, this CKEditor JavaScript API page lists the methods that can be used when working with selections: http://docs.cksource.com/ckeditor_api/s ... ction.html. Other useful links are http://docs.cksource.com/ckeditor_api/s ... .node.html and http://docs.cksource.com/ckeditor_api/s ... ument.html.

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Tue, 07/12/2011 - 18:53

vamshire

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Re: Text around the cursor

The getSelection() returns null if there is no selection. I need the text around cursor even when there is no selection.

Thanks.

Tue, 07/12/2011 - 21:49

vamshire

Joined: 09/07/2011

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Re: Text around the cursor

I figured this out. Something like

getSelection().getNative().createRange().parentElement().innerText;

comes pretty close.

Wed, 07/13/2011 - 12:00

Anna

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Re: Text around the cursor

I am glad you figured this one. This is why I pasted the links to API pages with all methods that can be used when dealing with a selection, hoping you will be able to use what is relevant for your scenario.

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