---
title: ".&(_:_:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Operator
path: "swift/simdmask/'.&(_:_:)-145py"
---

# .&(_:_:)

A vector mask that is the pointwise logical conjunction of the inputs.

## Declaration

```swift
static func .& (a: SIMDMask<Storage>, b: Bool) -> SIMDMask<Storage>
```

## Discussion

Discussion Equivalent to b ? a : SIMDMask(repeating: false).