jQuery | mouseup() with Examples
The mouseup() method is an inbuilt method in jQuery which works when mouse left button is released over a selected element.
Syntax:
$(selector).mouseup(parameter)
Parameters: This method accepts single parameter function which is optional. This parameter is used to specify the function to run when the mouseup event is called.
Return Value: This method returns the selected element with the change when function is called.
Below examples illustrate the mouseup() method in jQuery:
Example 1: This example contains parameter.
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>The mouseup Method</title> <script src= </script> <!-- jQuery code to show the working of this method --> <script> $(document).ready(function() { $("button").mouseup(function() { $("div").after( "<p style='color:green;'>Mouse button released.</p>"); }); }); </script> <style> body { width: 200px; padding: 20px; min-height: 100px; border: 2px solid green; } </style> </head> <body> <!-- click on this button and release --> <button>Click Here!</button> </body> </html> |
Output:
Before click on the button:

After click on the button:

Program 2: This example does not contain parameter.
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>The mouseup Method</title> <script src= </script> <!-- jQuery code to show the working of this method --> <script> $(document).ready(function() { $("div").mouseover(function() { $("p").mouseup().slideToggle(); }); }); </script> <style> body { width: 340px; padding: 20px; height: 100px; border: 2px solid green; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; } </style> </head> <body> <p>Welcome to GeeksforGeeks!</p> <!-- move over this text to see the change --> <div>Mouse over this text to see the change.</div> </body> </html> |
Output:
Before moving mouse over the div element:

After moving the mouse over the div element:

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