JavaScript API

Change Object Visibility - changeObjectVisibility()

This function is also from Apple developer site (the copyright message allows it's use in other sites).

The function hides or shows a page element.

The Code

function changeObjectVisibility(objectId, newVisibility) {
    var styleObject = getStyleObject(objectId, document);
    if(styleObject) {
	styleObject.visibility = newVisibility;
	return true;
    } else {
	return false;
    }
} 

Example Usage

// show an element
changeObjectVisibility('myObjectId', 'visible');

// hide an element
changeObjectVisibility('myObjectId', 'hidden');