jQuery Data - dequeue() Method

Example

Use dequeue() to terminate a custom queue function:

$("div").queue(function () {
  $(this).toggleClass("red");
  $(this).dequeue();
});

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Definition and Usage

The dequeue() method executes the next function in the sequence for the matched elements.

Syntax

.dequeue(queueName)
Parameters Description
queueName Optional. A string value that contains the name of the sequence. The default is fx, the standard effect sequence.

Detailed Description

When .dequeue() is called, the next function in the sequence is removed and executed. This function will in turn (directly or indirectly) trigger a call to .dequeue(), so that the sequence can continue.