diff --git a/select2.js b/select2.js
index 5591ea9d..b66a2d49 100644
--- a/select2.js
+++ b/select2.js
@@ -871,7 +871,7 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
                 select2.liveRegion.remove();
                 select2.dropdown.remove();
                 element
-                    .removeClass("select2-offscreen")
+                    .show()
                     .removeData("select2")
                     .off(".select2")
                     .prop("autofocus", this.autofocus || false);
@@ -2273,7 +2273,7 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
             }));
 
             this.initContainerWidth();
-            this.opts.element.addClass("select2-offscreen");
+            this.opts.element.hide();
             this.setPlaceholder();
 
         },
@@ -2856,7 +2856,7 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
             }));
 
             this.initContainerWidth();
-            this.opts.element.addClass("select2-offscreen");
+            this.opts.element.hide();
 
             // set the placeholder if necessary
             this.clearSearch();