How can I fade out a div using jQuery?

Question

Is there any way to fadeout a div after 5 Seconds without using a setTimeOut function?

Answer 1

Not sure if you want it to take 5 seconds or start in 5 seconds.

For it to take 5 seconds: The jQuery fadeout function can be used on a div, and it will reduce the element's opacity until it is 0 and then display none the div. The speed of the fade is a parameter for the function.

http://docs.jquery.com/Effects/fadeOut#speedcallback

To start it in 5 seconds, you'll need some sort of timer that starts when the document or window is ready, or when the div is ready depending on what you want.