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jQuery fadeToggle() Method

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Example

Toggle between fading in and fading out different boxes:

$("button").click(function(){
  $("#div1").fadeToggle();
});
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Definition and Usage

The fadeToggle() method toggles between the fadeIn() and fadeOut() methods.

If the elements are faded out, fadeToggle() will fade them in.

If the elements are faded in, fadeToggle() will fade them out.

Note: Hidden elements will not be displayed at all (no longer affects the layout of the page).


Syntax

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

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

Possible values:

  • milliseconds
  • "slow"
  • "fast"
easing Optional. Specifies the speed of the element in different points of the effect. 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 fadeToggle() method is completed

To learn more about callback, please read our jQuery Callback chapter

Try it Yourself - Examples

fadeToggle() - Using the speed parameter
How to use the speed parameter to specify the speed of the fading effect.

fadeToggle() - Using the callback parameter
How to use the callback parameter to execute a function after the fadeToggle() method is completed.


❮ jQuery Effect Methods