---
title: hidesEmptyCells
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nstexttable/hidesemptycells
---

# hidesEmptyCells

A Boolean value indicating whether the text table hides empty cells.

## Declaration

```swift
var hidesEmptyCells: Bool { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The value of this property is true when the text table hides empty cells. If empty cells are hidden, locations with empty cells allow the background of the enclosing block or text container to show through.