---
title: began
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
path: appkit/nstouch/phase-swift.struct/began
---

# began

A finger touched the device. Or, a resting touch transitioned to an active touch and resting touches are not wanted by the view hierarchy.

## Declaration

```swift
static var began: NSTouch.Phase { get }
```

## See Also

### Constants

- [moved](appkit/nstouch/phase-swift.struct/moved.md)
- [stationary](appkit/nstouch/phase-swift.struct/stationary.md)
- [ended](appkit/nstouch/phase-swift.struct/ended.md)
- [cancelled](appkit/nstouch/phase-swift.struct/cancelled.md)
- [touching](appkit/nstouch/phase-swift.struct/touching.md)
- [any](appkit/nstouch/phase-swift.struct/any.md)