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jQuery slideToggle() Method

jQuery Effect Methods jQuery Effect Methods

Example

Toggle between slideUp() and slideDown() for all <p> elements:

$("button").click(function(){
  $("p").slideToggle();
});

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Definition and Usage

The slideToggle() method toggles between slideUp() and slideDown() for the selected elements.

This method checks the selected elements for visibility. slideDown() is run if an element is hidden. slideUp() is run if an element is visible - This creates a toggle effect.

Syntax

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

Parameter Description
speed Optional. Specifies the speed of the slide effect

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 slideToggle() method is completed

To learn more about callback, visit our jQuery Callback chapter

Examples

Try it Yourself - Examples

slideToggle() - Using the speed parameter
How to use the speed parameter to specify the speed of the slide effect.

slideToggle() - Using the callback parameter
How to use the callback parameter when toggling between slideUp() and slideDown().

jQuery Effect Methods jQuery Effect Methods

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