I want to write a function that will let me position my cursor in a textarea on a line number. I'm confused on what functions/methods I would need to use on a textarea component to do this.

I'd like to popup a dialog in JS so I can ask the user what line number and then have the cursor go to that line - is this even possible?

Thanks...

You will have to format the text in the text area, of course if the user is entering the text this will not be possible. To see why this is, just resize your text box and watch the text rewrap. The text is an unformatted string. all you can count is characters.

Also I can tell by your language that you are not completely familiar with "oops", you need to get that way. if you need help contact me.

I believe what you are trying to achieve is possible (most things are) just not the way you are approaching it.