---
title: filterName()
framework: quartz
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: quartz/ikfilterbrowserpanel/filtername()
---

# filterName()

Returns the name of the  filter that is currently selected in the filter browser.

## Declaration

```swift
func filterName() -> String!
```

## Return Value

Return Value The name of the currently selected filter.

## Discussion

Discussion Use this method in response to the notifications IKFilterBrowserFilterSelectedNotification or IKFilterBrowserFilterDoubleClickNotification, or after the user makes a choice in a dialog.