---
title: cellPrototype
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nsbrowser/cellprototype
---

# cellPrototype

The prototype NSCell for displaying items in the matrices in the columns of the browser.

## Declaration

```swift
var cellPrototype: Any! { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The prototype NSCell instance is copied to display items in the matrices of the browser.

## See Also

### Managing Component Types

- [cellClass](appkit/nsbrowser/cellclass.md)
- [setCellClass(_:)](appkit/nsbrowser/setcellclass(_:).md)