From jQuery JavaScript Library

effects.core.js

This is the core dependency of the effects of jQuery UI. This file is needed by all other effects and can also be used as stand-alone. Please note that ui.core.js is not a dependency for the effects to work.

The core comes with the following exclusive functionality

• Color animations
• Class transitions
• Advanced easing

Individual effects

Effects that can be used with Show/Hide/Toggle:

• Blind - Blinds the element away or shows it by blinding it in.
• Clip - Clips the element on or off, vertically or horizontally.
• Drop - Drops the element away or shows it by dropping it in.
• Explode - Explodes the element into multiple pieces.
• Fold - Folds the element like a piece of paper.
• Puff - Scale and fade out animations create the puff effect.
• Slide - Slides the element out of the viewport.
• Scale - Can shrink or grow the element to percentages or pixels.
• Pulsate - Pulsates the opacity of the element multiple times.

Effects that can be only used stand-alone:

• Bounce - Bounces the element vertically or horizontally n-times.
• Highlight - Highlights the background with a defined color.
• Shake - Shakes the element vertically or horizontally n-times.
• Transfer - Transfers the outline of an element to another.