The load () method is used to load a specific element. It attaches an event handler to load event. It was deprecated in jQuery 1.8 version of jQuery library.
The load event occurs when a specific element is loaded. It is generally used with a URL (image, script, frame, iframe), and the window object.
Note: On some browsers, the load event did not trigger if the image is cached.
Syntax:
$(selector).load(function)
It adds a function to the load event.
Parameters of jQuery load() event
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Function | It is an essential parameter. It executes itself when the specified element is done loading. |
Example of jQuery load event
Let’s take an example to demonstrate jQuery load() event.
- <!DOCTYPE html>
- <html>
- <head>
- <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.11.3/jquery.min.js"></script>
- <script>
- $(document).ready(function(){
- $("img").load(function(){
- alert("Image loaded.");
- });
- });
- </script>
- </head>
- <body>
- <img src="good-morning.jpg" alt="good morning">
- <p><b>Note:</b> On some browsers, the load event did not trigger if the image is cached.</p>
- </body>
- </html>
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