Example

Show a hidden p element:

$(".btn2").click(function(){
  $("p").show();
});

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Definition and Usage

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

This method changes the element's height, width, margin, padding and opacity from hidden to visible.

Note: This effect works on elements hidden with jQuery (like fadeOut(), hide(), toggle(), etc.), and display:none in CSS (but not visibility:hidden).

Syntax

$(selector).show(speed,callback)

Parameter Description
speed Optional. Specifies the speed of the show effect. Default is "0".

Possible values:

  • milliseconds (like 1500)
  • "slow"
  • "normal"
  • "fast"
callback Optional. A function to be executed after the show() method is completed.

To learn more about callback, visit our jQuery Callback chapter.



Examples

Try it Yourself - Examples

Using the speed parameter
How to use the speed parameter when hiding/showing an element.

Using the callback parameter
How to use the callback parameter when hiding/showing an element.