Is the gif visible when you try to get it's height? If not try this: var height = $('#wait_also').css("visibility", "visible").height(); $('#wait_also').css("visibility", "hidden");
On 12 Sep., 12:23, Kevin Thorpe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry, this is very simple I think but I can't fathom it out. > > I have a select box (id=select_also) and a gif (id=wait_also) and I want > the gif centred over the select box so > I can turn it on and off as I reload the contents of the select box. > I've tried adding in the jquery.dimensions > plugin and the gif has the functions defined as properties, but > $('#wait_also').height() is returning null. > > Can anyone please hold my hand on this? > > thanks