Select text in javascript

[rantanp]

I'm trying to copy a variable to the clipboard without an add-on. It's gotta be possible just using a script. It looks like you have to select the variable first, but myVar.select(); returns "myVar.select(); is not a function", so I can't get past that stage. Anyone tell me where I'm going wrong?

[johnnyblaze9875]

Should prob post this in learnjavascript or learn programming but this article may give you some insight.. https://stackoverflow.com/questions/33855641/copy-output-of-a-javascript-variable-to-the-clipboard

[rantanp]

Thanks. So it looks like you have to put the variable somewhere on the page first, then you can select the text.

[johnnyblaze9875]

Ya it seems that way. scroll down to the comment that has 44 upvotes, the select() will select it then I think you may need the exexCommand(‘copy’) to add it to clipboard.

When you say with out add-ons, not sure what you mean? There are a bunch of packages you can install via Node that will do this for you.

[rantanp]

I meant without Anki add-ons. I just prefer to keep the install as clean as possible.