---
title: phase
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nssuggestionitemresponse/phase-swift.property
---

# phase

Describes the phase of results. In other words, whether this batch of items represents an intermediate set of results–and more are coming, or whether these results are complete/final. Defaults to .final.

## Declaration

```swift
var phase: NSSuggestionItemResponse<SuggestionItemType>.Phase
```

## Discussion

Discussion note: This controls whether or not a indeterminate spinner appears by the control and suggestions menu to indicate to the user that there may be any/more/different/updated suggestions coming. note: Once a final set of results have been provided, the control will ignore subsequent provisions until the search request changes.