How do i test if something is hidden with jQuery?

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Testing if something is hidden with jQuery

In jQuery, suppose you have an element of some kind that you're hiding and showing, using .hide(), .show() or .toggle(). How do you test to see if that element is currently hidden or visible on the screen?

Answer

gion_13 picture gion_13 · Oct 5, 2012

Try 

$("some-selector").is(':hidden');

or 

$("some-selector").is(':visible');

Here are the docs for the :visible and the :hidden selectors.

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