How do I pass a javascript function I've already defined into a jquery call?

Question

For example, if I have:

function example() {
    alert("example");
}

Then why doesn't this work?

$("h2").click( example() );

Does it have to be defined inline?

Answer 1

Nope, but the parens is making the function execute. Use this:

$("h2").click( example );

Answer 2

you want to just do $("h2").click(example); - example should have no parenthesis

Answer 3

function example() {
    alert("example");
}

$("h2").click(example);

Answer 4

just use

$("h2").click(example);

or

$("h2").click(function() { example(); });