Description

The .fadeOut() method gradually changes the opacity, for selected elements, from visible to hidden (fading effect).

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This method has the form:

.fadeOut(duration,callback)

Parameter	Description
duration	(optional) Specifies the speed of the fading effect. (default = "normal"). Possible values: milliseconds "slow" (600 ms) "normal" (400 ms) "fast" (200 ms)
callback	(optional) A function to be executed after the fadeOut() method is completed.

Return Value

This form returns a jQuery object.

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This method has the alternate form:

.fadeOut(duration,easing,callback)

Parameter	Description
duration	(optional) Specifies the speed of the fading effect. (default = "normal"). Possible values: milliseconds "slow" (600 ms) "normal" (400 ms) "fast" (200 ms)
easing	A string indicating which easing function to use for the transition.
callback	(optional) A function to be executed after the fadeOut() method is completed.

Return Value

This form returns a jQuery object.

Examples

Fade out a p element:

$(".btn1").click(function(){
  $("p").fadeOut();
});