jQuery load()

The jQuery load() method is used to attach a function to run when a load event occurs i.e, when a specific element is loaded.

Syntax:

To trigger the load event for selected elements.

$(selector).load()

To add a function to the load event.

$(selector).load(function)

Function:

  • It is an optional parameter.
  • The function parameter specifies the function to run when the event occurs.

Example:

<!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="img_girl.jpg" width="50" height="60">
</body>
</html>