---
title: alternativeStrings
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nstextalternatives/alternativestrings
---

# alternativeStrings

An array of alternative possible interpretations that the user might select.

## Declaration

```swift
var alternativeStrings: [String] { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The text system presents the alternative strings via a user interface similar to that used for spelling correction alternatives.

## See Also

### Storing Alternative Text Strings

- [primaryString](appkit/nstextalternatives/primarystring.md)