.effect()


.effect( effect [, options ] [, duration ] [, complete ] )Returns: jQuery

Description: Apply an animation effect to an element.

  • .effect( effect [, options ] [, duration ] [, complete ] )

    • effect
      Type: String
      A string indicating which effect to use for the transition.
    • options
      Type: Object
      Effect-specific properties and easing.
    • duration (default: 400)
      Type: Number or String
      A string or number determining how long the animation will run.
    • complete
      Type: Function()
      A function to call once the animation is complete, called once per matched element.
  • .effect( options )

    • options
      Type: Object
      All animation settings. The only required property is effect.
      • effect
        Type: String
        A string indicating which effect to use for the transition.
      • easing (default: "swing")
        Type: String
        A string indicating which easing function to use for the transition.
      • duration (default: 400)
        Type: Number or String
        A string or number determining how long the animation will run.
      • complete
        Type: Function()
        A function to call once the animation is complete, called once per matched element.
      • queue (default: true)
        Type: Boolean or String
        A Boolean indicating whether to place the animation in the effects queue. If false, the animation will begin immediately. A string can also be provided, in which case the animation is added to the queue represented by that string.

The .effect() method applies a named animation effect to an element. Many effects also support a show or hide mode, which can be accomplished with the .show(), .hide(), and .toggle() methods.

Example:

Apply the bounce effect to a div.

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<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>effect demo</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://code.jquery.com/ui/1.13.3/themes/smoothness/jquery-ui.css">
<style>
div {
width: 100px;
height: 100px;
background: #ccc;
border: 1px solid #000;
}
</style>
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.7.1.js"></script>
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/ui/1.13.3/jquery-ui.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
<p>Click anywhere to apply the effect.</p>
<div></div>
<script>
$( document ).click(function() {
$( "div" ).effect( "bounce", "slow" );
});
</script>
</body>
</html>

Demo: