Selection: extend() method

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The Selection.extend() method moves the focus of the selection to a specified point. The anchor of the selection does not move. The selection will be from the anchor to the new focus, regardless of direction.

Syntax

extend(node)
extend(node, offset)

Parameters

node: The node within which the focus will be moved.
offset Optional: The offset position within node where the focus will be moved to. If not specified, the default value 0 is used.