---
title: preferredHighlight
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nssuggestionitemresponse/preferredhighlight
---

# preferredHighlight

The preferred response that the control should take when this batch of results comes in (like whether or not to highlight the first selectable item). Defaults to .automatic.

## Declaration

```swift
var preferredHighlight: NSSuggestionItemResponse<SuggestionItemType>.Highlight
```

## Discussion

Discussion note: This value is just a hint to the control on how to actually respond and may not  affect the highlighted item. In the case that the user has begun to already make a selection by using the up/down arrow keys, or using the mouse, the actual highlighted item may not be affected.