---
title: highlightedItem
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nsmenu/highlighteditem
---

# highlightedItem

Indicates the currently highlighted item in the menu.

## Declaration

```swift
var highlightedItem: NSMenuItem? { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion This property indicates the currently highlighted item in the menu. If no menu is highlighted, this property has a value of nil.