---
title: delegate
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nstextselectionmanager/delegate-swift.property
---

# delegate

The delegate of the text selection manager.

## Declaration

```swift
weak var delegate: (any NSTextSelectionManager.Delegate)? { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The delegate is responsible for storing the current text selection and responding to selection-related events.