---
title: hide()
framework: InputMethodKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [macOS 10.5+]
path: inputmethodkit/imkcandidates/hide()
---

# hide()

Hides a candidates window, if it is visible.

## Declaration

```swift
func hide()
```

## See Also

### Managing Window Visibility and Behavior

- [show(_:)](inputmethodkit/imkcandidates/show(_:).md)
- [isVisible()](inputmethodkit/imkcandidates/isvisible().md)
- [setDismissesAutomatically(_:)](inputmethodkit/imkcandidates/setdismissesautomatically(_:).md)
- [dismissesAutomatically()](inputmethodkit/imkcandidates/dismissesautomatically().md)
- [update()](inputmethodkit/imkcandidates/update().md)