jQuery Effect show() Method

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Example

Show all hidden <p> elements:

$("button").click(function(){
  $("p").show();
});
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Definition and Usage

The show() method shows the hidden, selected elements.

Note: show() works on elements hidden with jQuery methods and display:none in CSS (but not visibility:hidden).

Tip: To hide elements, look at the hide() method.

Syntax

$(selector).show(speed,easing,callback)

Parameter Description
speed Optional. Specifies the speed of the show effect. Default value is 400 milliseconds

Possible values:

  • milliseconds
  • "slow"
  • "fast"
easing Optional. Specifies the speed of the element in different points of the animation. Default value is "swing"

Possible values:

  • "swing" - moves slower at the beginning/end, but faster in the middle
  • "linear" - moves in a constant speed
Tip: More easing functions are available in external plugins
callback Optional. A function to be executed after the show() method is completed

To learn more about callback, visit our jQuery Callback chapter

Try it Yourself - Examples

show() - Using the speed parameter
How to use the speed parameter when hiding/showing an element.

show() - Using the callback parameter
How to use the callback parameter when hiding/showing an element.

❮ jQuery Effect Methods

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