---
title: destroyContext()
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: appkit/nsprintoperation/destroycontext()
---

# destroyContext()

Destroys the print operation’s graphics context.

## Declaration

```swift
func destroyContext()
```

## Discussion

Discussion Do not invoke this method directly—it is invoked at the end of a print operation.

## See Also

### Managing the Drawing Context

- [context](appkit/nsprintoperation/context.md)
- [createContext()](appkit/nsprintoperation/createcontext().md)