---
title: nextResponder
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nsresponder/nextresponder
---

# nextResponder

The next responder after this one, or nil if it has none.

## Declaration

```swift
unowned(unsafe) var nextResponder: NSResponder? { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The next responder must be an object that inherits, directly or indirectly, from NSResponder.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [noResponder(for:)](appkit/nsresponder/noresponder(for:).md)