---
title: type
framework: quartzcore
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: quartzcore/catransition/type
---

# type

Specifies the predefined transition type.

## Declaration

```swift
var type: CATransitionType { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The possible values are shown in Common Transition Types. This property is ignored if a custom transition is specified in the filter property. The default is fade.

## See Also

### Transition Properties

- [subtype](quartzcore/catransition/subtype.md)