jQuery delay() Method
jQuery Effect MethodsExample
Delay different <div> elements:
$("button").click(function(){
$("#div1").delay("slow").fadeIn();
$("#div2").delay("fast").fadeIn();
});
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Definition and Usage
The delay() method sets a timer to delay the execution of the next item in the queue.
Syntax
$(selector).delay(speed,queueName)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| speed | Optional. Specifies the speed of the delay Possible values:
|
| queueName | Optional. Specifies the name of the queue Default is "fx", the standard effects queue |
Try it Yourself - Example
delay() and animate()
How to delay an animation.
