jQuery Effect fadeOut() Method (original) (raw)

Last Updated : 18 Nov, 2022

The fadeOut()Method in jQuery is used to change the level of opacity for selected element from visible to hidden. By using this method, the faded element will not occupy any space.

Syntax:

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

Parameters: This method accepts three parameters as mentioned above and described below:

• Speed: It is an optional parameter and used to specify the speed of the fading effect. The default value of speed is 400 millisecond. The possible value of speed are:
  • milliseconds
  • "slow"
  • "fast"
• Easing: It is an optional parameter and used to specify the speed of element to different points of animation. The default value of easing is "swing". The possible value of easing are:
  • "swing"
  • "linear"
• callback: It is optional parameter. The callback function is executed after fadeOut() method is completed.

Example 1: This example display fadeIn and fadeOut effect.

HTML `

<h1 style="color:green;">
    GeeksForGeeks
</h1>
<h2>jQuery | fadeOut() Method</h2>
<button class="btn1">Fade out</button>
<button class="btn2">Fade in</button>

<!-- Script to display fadeIn and fadeOut effect -->
<script>
    $(document).ready(function () {
        $(".btn1").click(function () {
            $("h2").fadeOut()
        });

        $(".btn2").click(function () {
            $("h2").fadeIn();
        });
    });
</script>

`

Output:

Example 2: This example create fadeIn and fadeOut effect and set its speed. The given speed in terms of milliseconds.

HTML `

GeeksForGeeks

jQuery | fadeOut() Method

<script>
    $(document).ready(function () {
        $(".btn1").click(function () {
            $("h2").fadeOut(1000);
        });

        $(".btn2").click(function () {
            $("h2").fadeIn(1000);
        });
    });
</script>

`

Output:

Example 3: Create fadeIn and fadeOut effect with alert message.

HTML `

GeeksForGeeks

jQuery | fadeOut() Method

<!-- Script to create fadeIn and fadeOut effect -->
<script>
    $(document).ready(function () {
        $(".btn1").click(function () {
            $("h2").fadeOut(1000, function () {
                alert("fadeOut() method is finished!");
            });
        });

        $(".btn2").click(function () {
            $("h2").fadeIn(1000, function () {
                alert("fadeIn() method is finished!");
            });
        });
    });
</script>

`

Output: