---
title: Deprecated symbols
framework: AppKit
role: collectionGroup
role_heading: API Collection
path: appkit/eventtype-deprecated-symbols
---

# Deprecated symbols

Review symbols that are no longer in active development, and their recommended replacements.

## Overview

Overview Although these symbols are available for use, Apple is no longer actively developing them, and may remove them in a future release. Apple recommends moving away from these symbols and using their indicated replacements instead. Check the individual symbol pages for the recommended replacements.

## Topics

### Deprecated symbols

- [NSEvent.EventType.beginGesture](appkit/nsevent/eventtype/begingesture.md)
- [NSEvent.EventType.endGesture](appkit/nsevent/eventtype/endgesture.md)