---
title: "assumingType(_:)"
framework: tabulardata
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "tabulardata/anycolumnslice/assumingtype(_:)"
---

# assumingType(_:)

Returns a slice of the underlying typed column.

## Declaration

```swift
func assumingType<T>(_ type: T.Type) -> DiscontiguousColumnSlice<T>
```

## Parameters

- `type`: The type of the slice’s underlying parent column.

## Return Value

Return Value A typed column slice.

## Discussion

Discussion When using this method, you must provide the correct underlying type.