Show hidden fast
<html> <head> <style> div { width:50px; height:40px; margin: 5px; float:left;background:red; } </style> <script type="text/javascript" src="js/jquery-1.3.2.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function(){ $("button").click(function () { $("div:hidden").show("fast"); }); }); </script> </head> <body> <button>Show</button> <div></div> <div style="display:none;"></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div style="display:none;"></div> </body> </html>