---
title: ".^(_:_:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Operator
path: "swift/simdmask/'._(_:_:)-1ke9"
---

# .^(_:_:)

A vector mask that is the pointwise exclusive or of the inputs.

## Declaration

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

## Discussion

Discussion Equivalent to a ? .!b : b.