---
title: extend
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
path: appkit/nstextselectionnavigation/modifier/extend
---

# extend

The value that indicates the framework extends the selection by not moving the initial location while in a drag selection.

## Declaration

```swift
static var extend: NSTextSelectionNavigation.Modifier { get }
```

## See Also

### Navigation modifier characteristics

- [multiple](appkit/nstextselectionnavigation/modifier/multiple.md)
- [visual](appkit/nstextselectionnavigation/modifier/visual.md)