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# jQuery dequeue() Method
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## Example
Remove the next function from the queue, then execute the function:
$("div").queue(function(){
$("div").css("background-color","red");
$("div").dequeue();
});
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## Definition and Usage
The dequeue() method removes the next function from the queue, then executes that function.
A queue is a list of functions waiting to be run.
The dequeue() method is usually used together with the [queue()](#) method.
An element can have several queues. Most often, there is only one, the "fx" queue, which is the default jQuery queue.
**Note:** You should ensure that the dequeue() method is called after adding a function via queue() in order to allow the process to continue.
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## Syntax
$(_selector_).dequeue(_queueName_)
| Parameter | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| _queueName_ | Optional. Specifies the name of the queue. Default is "fx", the standard effects queue. |
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## Try it - Example
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How to use queue(), dequeue(), and clearQueue() together.
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