---
title: attributes
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: foundation/nsmetadataitem/attributes
---

# attributes

An array containing the attribute keys for the metadata item’s values.

## Declaration

```swift
var attributes: [String] { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion This property contains an array of attribute keys, representing the values available from this metadata item. For a list of possible keys, see Attribute Keys.

## See Also

### Getting Item Attributes

- [value(forAttribute:)](foundation/nsmetadataitem/value(forattribute:).md)
- [values(forAttributes:)](foundation/nsmetadataitem/values(forattributes:).md)