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Old December 31st, 2012, 12:23 PM
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How can I load an external static html file to a JavaScript var?
I am new to JavaScript. I would like to use a small routine within my iOS project to search html file using javaScript.

Let's say I have "test.html" that I would like to search for a "phrase".

Is there a way to load the file into a var?
I know I can use getelementbyID(..) for some controls. But, how to do it for a static file?
The goal for me is to highlight certain words/text within the html document - I figured HTML can't do it, but javaScript would allow me.

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If the HTML file is on the same domain as the page hosting the JavaScript then you can use an XHR to retrieve the HTML contents of the file. I'm not sure how this works within the context of an iOS app.
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Personally when i want to include another HTML page to play with through javascript i will use a hidden iframe. Im sure there are better ways to do this but it is how are company does it.
Code:
<iframe id="SomeHtml" src="somehtml.html" style="display:none">

This will allow the contents of somehtml.html to be accessible by javascript through

Code:
document.getElementById('SomeHtml').ContentWindow.document.body.innerHtml


It will also be completely invisible on the html page

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I am new to JavaScript. I would like to use a small routine within my iOS project to search html file using javaScript.

Let's say I have "test.html" that I would like to search for a "phrase".

Is there a way to load the file into a var?
I know I can use getelementbyID(..) for some controls. But, how to do it for a static file?
The goal for me is to highlight certain words/text within the html document - I figured HTML can't do it, but javaScript would allow me.

Thanks
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