jQuery UI Shake Effect
The jQuery UI shake effect moves an element repeatedly in a horizontal or vertical direction.
This is a jQuery UI effect, so the page using it must load jQuery UI in addition to jQuery.
Syntax and Main Options Top ↑
The general form is $(selector).effect(effectName, options, duration, complete). The options available depend on the selected effect.
times: Number of shakes. The default is 3.distance: Movement distance in pixels. The default is 20.direction: Choose"left","right","up"or"down".duration: Animation duration.complete: Function called after completion.
Examples Top ↑
Basic syntax
$( "#element" ).effect( "shake", { times: 4, distance: 40, direction: "left" }, 600, function () {
// Runs after the effect finishes.
});Default shake effect
$( "#d1" ).effect( "shake" );Run from a button
$( "#b1" ).on( "click", function () {
$( "#d1" ).effect( "shake" );
});Change the number of shakes
$( "#d1" ).effect( "shake", { times: 4 } );Change the distance
$( "#d1" ).effect( "shake", { distance: 200 } );Combine options with a callback
$( "#b1" ).on( "click", function () {
$( "#d1" ).effect( "shake", { times: 10, distance: 200 }, 5000, function () {
alert( "The shake effect has finished." );
});
});View demo of all jQuery UI effects →
When to Use This Effect Top ↑
Use this effect when the animation itself helps explain a state change or draws attention to an element. For routine interfaces, keep motion short and purposeful so it does not distract from the content.
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