---
title: accessibilityIdentifier()
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: appkit/nsaccessibilityelementprotocol/accessibilityidentifier()
---

# accessibilityIdentifier()

Returns the accessibility element’s identity.

## Declaration

```swift
optional func accessibilityIdentifier() -> String
```

## Return Value

Return Value Returns the unique ID for the accessibility element. It is often used in automated testing.

## Discussion

Discussion This method is the getter for the NSAccessibilityProtocol protocol’s accessibilityIdentifier property.

## See Also

### Supporting Accessibility

- [accessibilityFrame()](appkit/nsaccessibilityelementprotocol/accessibilityframe().md)
- [accessibilityParent()](appkit/nsaccessibilityelementprotocol/accessibilityparent().md)
- [isAccessibilityFocused()](appkit/nsaccessibilityelementprotocol/isaccessibilityfocused().md)