Example

Count the number of times the scroll is used for an element:

$("div").scroll(function() {
  $("span").text(x+=1);
});

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Definition and Usage

The scroll event occurs when the user scrolls in the specified element.

The scroll event works for all scrollable elements and the window object (browser window).

The scroll() method triggers the scroll event, or if the function parameter is set, it specifies what happens when a scroll event occurs.


Trigger the scroll Event

Trigger the scroll event for the selected element.

Syntax

$(selector).scroll()
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Bind a Function to the scroll Event

Specifies a function to run when the scroll event is triggered for the selected element.

Syntax

$(selector).scroll(function)
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Parameter Description
function Optional. Specifies the function to run when the scroll event is triggered.