---
title: automaticallyAdjustsSafeAreaInsets
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nssplitviewitem/automaticallyadjustssafeareainsets
---

# automaticallyAdjustsSafeAreaInsets

When YES, other items such as sidebars or inspectors may appear overlaid on top of this item’s viewController and this item’s safeAreaInsets will be adjusted with respect to overlaid content. Defaults to NO.

## Declaration

```swift
var automaticallyAdjustsSafeAreaInsets: Bool { get set }
```

## See Also

### Getting Auto Layout behaviors

- [holdingPriority](appkit/nssplitviewitem/holdingpriority.md)