---
title: "stopSpeaking(_:)"
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "appkit/nstextview/stopspeaking(_:)"
---

# stopSpeaking(_:)

Stops the speaking of text.

## Declaration

```swift
func stopSpeaking(_ sender: Any?)
```

## Parameters

- `sender`: The control sending the message; can be nil.

## See Also

### Speaking text

- [startSpeaking(_:)](appkit/nstextview/startspeaking(_:).md)