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Get the text selected by the cursor

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Get the text selected by the cursor

Example

selection = "1.2.0"
use selection::get_text;

fn main() {
    // Return the selected text on success
    // Otherwise return the empty string
    let text = get_text();
    println!("{}", text);
}

Support Platform

  • [x] Windows
  • [x] MacOS
  • [x] Linux
    • [x] X11
    • [x] Wayland

Implementation details

Windows

  • Automation API
  • Clipboard

MacOS

  • Accessibility API
  • Clipboard

Linux

  • Primary Clipboard
    • X11: x11-clipboard
    • Wayland: wl-clipboard