---
title: accessibilityDisplayShouldIncreaseContrast
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nsworkspace/accessibilitydisplayshouldincreasecontrast
---

# accessibilityDisplayShouldIncreaseContrast

A Boolean value that indicates whether the app presents a high-contrast user interface.

## Declaration

```swift
var accessibilityDisplayShouldIncreaseContrast: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion When this method returns true, present a high-contrast UI. For example, use a less subtle color palette or bolder lines. Users can change this setting by choosing System Preferences > Accessibility > Display and selecting the “Increase contrast” option. To receive updates when this setting changes, register for the accessibilityDisplayOptionsDidChangeNotification notification using notificationCenter.

## See Also

### Supporting Accessibility

- [accessibilityDisplayShouldDifferentiateWithoutColor](appkit/nsworkspace/accessibilitydisplayshoulddifferentiatewithoutcolor.md)
- [accessibilityDisplayShouldReduceTransparency](appkit/nsworkspace/accessibilitydisplayshouldreducetransparency.md)
- [accessibilityDisplayShouldInvertColors](appkit/nsworkspace/accessibilitydisplayshouldinvertcolors.md)
- [accessibilityDisplayShouldReduceMotion](appkit/nsworkspace/accessibilitydisplayshouldreducemotion.md)
- [isSwitchControlEnabled](appkit/nsworkspace/isswitchcontrolenabled.md)
- [isVoiceOverEnabled](appkit/nsworkspace/isvoiceoverenabled.md)