Question

Using JQuery animate I would like to operate with css classes, defined somewhere in .css file, not to have to give all styles params to jquery.animate() explicitly.

I can create a fake (e.g. invisible) element with such a class, read its css properties and give them to jquery.animate() – does anybody know a better way?

Answer 1

The jQueryUI provides a extension to animate function that allows you to animate css class.

edit: Example here

There are also methods to add/remove/toggle class which you might also be interested in.