Question

How can I select only visible elements within a specific section of my page using jQuery selectors?

I’m working with a jQuery project and need to select only the visible elements within a specific section of my page. I want to ensure that elements hidden by display: none, visibility: hidden, or other similar properties are excluded. How can I use jQuery selectors to accurately target only the visible elements within a given section or container? Any practical examples would be helpful!

Answer 1

To select visible elements in a specific section using jQuery, you can use the :visible selector combined with a parent selector (like an ID or class). The selector identifies elements that are currently visible, excluding those with display: none, visibility: hidden, or dimensions set to zero.

Selector Explanation:

$("#mySection:visible") 

Targets all visible elements inside the container with the ID mySection.

Code Example:

// Select visible elements within a specific section (e.g., #mySection)

$("#mySection :visible").each(function() {

    console.log($(this).text()); // Action for each visible element

});