---
title: n_value
framework: Kernel
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
platforms: [macOS 10.8+]
path: kernel/nlist/1583940-n_value
---

# n_value

An integer that contains the value of the symbol. The format of this value is different for each type of symbol table entry (as specified by the n_type field). For the N_SECT symbol type, n_value is the address of the symbol. See the description of the n_type field for information on other possible values.

## Declaration

```occ
uint32_t n_value;
```

## See Also

### Fields

- [n_un](kernel/nlist/1583921-n_un.md)
- [n_type](kernel/nlist/1583961-n_type.md)
- [n_sect](kernel/nlist/1583924-n_sect.md)
- [n_desc](kernel/nlist/1583952-n_desc.md)