element to hide it: $("p").on("taphold",function(){ $(this).hide(); }); [Try it Yourself Β»](#) * * * ## Definition and Usage The taphold event is triggered when a tap is held down (for about one second). * * * ## Syntax $("_selector_").on("taphold",function(event){...}) | Parameter | Description | | --- | --- | | function(event) | Required. Specifies the function to run when the swipe event is triggered. This function has an optional event object which can be any jQuery event property (e.g. event.target, event.type, etc.). For more information, refer to the (#). | * * *  ## More Examples (#) Use the event.target property to return the DOM element that triggered the taphold event. * * jQuery Mobile Events](#)
Event Taphold
# jQuery Mobile taphold Event
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## Example
Tap and hold (for about one second) on a
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