contenteditable div loses selection when another input focuses

Question

I have a problem with contenteditable div. When i want to execute a simple command (like bold or italic) on it, i do the following:

• memorize the div (since it

Answer 1

If the input and contenteditable element are within the same document, you won't be able to prevent the selection in the contenteditable element from being destroyed. However, what you can do is save the selection before the input box receives focus and restore the selection after the dialog is dismissed.

Here is some simple example code:

https://stackoverflow.com/a/3316483/96100

And here's a fuller example:

https://stackoverflow.com/a/4690057/96100

If you place either the input or contenteditable element within a separate iframe, most browsers (although not IE) will preserve the original selection.