Description

The .hide() method hides all visible, selected elements.

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

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This method has the form:

.hide()

Return Value

This form returns a jQuery object.

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This method has the alternate form:

.hide(speed,callback)

Parameter	Description
speed	(required) Specifies the speed of the hide effect. (default = "0"). Possible values: milliseconds (like 1500) "slow" "normal" "fast"
callback	(optional) A function to be executed after the hide() method is completed.

Return Value

This form returns a jQuery object.

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This method has the alternate form:

.hide(speed,easing,callback)

Parameter	Description
speed	Specifies the speed of the hide effect. (default = "0"). Possible values: milliseconds (like 1500) "slow" "normal" "fast"
easing	(optional) A string indicating which easing function to use for the transition.
callback	(optional) A function to be executed after the hide() method is completed.

Return Value

This form returns a jQuery object.

Examples

Hide a p element:

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