---
title: "tableView(_:shouldEdit:row:)"
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "appkit/nstableviewdelegate/tableview(_:shouldedit:row:)"
---

# tableView(_:shouldEdit:row:)

Asks the delegate if the cell at the specified row and column can be edited.

## Declaration

```swift
@MainActor optional func tableView(_ tableView: NSTableView, shouldEdit tableColumn: NSTableColumn?, row: Int) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

- `tableView`: The table view that sent the message.
- `tableColumn`: The table column.
- `row`: The row index.

## Return Value

Return Value true to allow editing the cell, false to deny editing.

## Discussion

Discussion The delegate can implement this method to disallow editing of specific cells. note: This method is only valid for NSCell-based table views.