Is there any way to get the text before cursor?

Question

Using javascript is it possible to get the text that comes before the cursor?

In the image below I need the following text to be returned: "This is a sample text, sec" or "This is a sample text, first paragraph. This is a sample text, sec"

This is a sample text, sec"It can be the text before the cursor to the beginning of the paragraph or the text before the cursor to the beginning of the document.Thanks!

Suriya Murugan · Answer

Hi Tiago, 

Syncfusion Greetings! 

We have prepared the sample for your requirement. 

https://stackblitz.com/edit/ybw61q?file=index.ts 

1.      In above sample move selection to paragraph start and retrieved text. (Check getText method) 

Documentation link for reference: 
https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/document-editor/how-to/get-the-selected-content/  

Regards, 
Suriya M.

Tiago Luz · Answer

Thank you Suriya, this was exactly what i needed!

Suriya Murugan · Answer

Hi Tiago, 

Thanks for your update. 

Regards, 
Suriya M.

Carlton Flores · Answer

Thanks, it worked for me !  techzpod mobdro

Kurthis Banu Abdul Majeeth · Answer

Hi Carlton, 

Thanks for your update.  

Regards,  
Kurthis Banu A.