---
title: acceptsFirstResponder
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nscell/acceptsfirstresponder
---

# acceptsFirstResponder

A Boolean value indicating whether the cell accepts first responder status.

## Declaration

```swift
var acceptsFirstResponder: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion When the value of this property is true, the cell is able to become the first responder. The default value of this property is true when the cell is enabled. Subclasses may override this method to return a different value.

## See Also

### Respond to Keyboard Events

- [showsFirstResponder](appkit/nscell/showsfirstresponder.md)
- [refusesFirstResponder](appkit/nscell/refusesfirstresponder.md)
- [performClick(_:)](appkit/nscell/performclick(_:).md)