.effect()

Categories: Effects | Methods

.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 settings 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.

  • .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.

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="//code.jquery.com/ui/1.8.24/themes/base/jquery-ui.css">
  <style>
  div {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: #ccc;
    border: 1px solid #000;
  }
  </style>
  <script src="//code.jquery.com/jquery-1.8.2.js"></script>
  <script src="//code.jquery.com/ui/1.8.24/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: