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Jeremy bowmangraphics
Jeremy bowmangraphics
Inspiring
August 10, 2023
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Javascript: get hyperlink text source(s) from text

  • August 10, 2023
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If the cursor happens to be located inside a hyperlink text source, the hyperlinks panel reveals which hyperlink is involved. If a run of text is selected, the hyperlinks panel reveals which hyperlink text sources the selected text overlaps (none, one, or many).

 

I can't figure out how to do this with JavaScript. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks in advance!

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    Correct answer m1b

    Hi @Jeremy bowmangraphics, I believe you can use the findHyperlinks method of the text. For example:

    var myHyperlinks = app.activeDocument.selection[0].findHyperlinks();
alert(myHyperlinks.length);

     - Mark

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    m1b
    Community Expert
    m1bCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 10, 2023

    Hi @Jeremy bowmangraphics, I believe you can use the findHyperlinks method of the text. For example:

    var myHyperlinks = app.activeDocument.selection[0].findHyperlinks();
alert(myHyperlinks.length);

     - Mark

      Jeremy bowmangraphics
      Jeremy bowmangraphicsAuthor
      Inspiring
      August 11, 2023

      That's exactly what I was looking for, and now my script is working perfectly, thanks very much!

      m1b
      Community Expert
      m1bCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 11, 2023

      Awesome! Good work. 🙂

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