SetSelection
Sets page selection.
Syntax
expression.SetSelection(startPoint, endPoint);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiPage class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| startPoint | Required | Point | The start point of the selection. | |
| endPoint | Required | Point | The end point of the selection. |
Returns
boolean
Example
Mark a specific area of text as selected on a page in a PDF.
// How do I highlight a range of text on a page in a PDF?
// Define and activate a text selection within given coordinates in a PDF.
let doc = Api.GetDocument();
let page = doc.GetPage(0);
page.SetSelection({x: 10, y: 10}, {x: 100, y: 100});
console.log('We selected the text on the page');