---
title: initialFirstResponder
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nstabviewitem/initialfirstresponder
---

# initialFirstResponder

Sets the initial first responder for the view associated with the receiver (the view that is displayed when a user clicks on the tab) to view.

## Declaration

```swift
weak var initialFirstResponder: NSView? { get set }
```