---
title: getSelectedItem
framework: tvmljs
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: tvmljs/menubardocument/1657224-getselecteditem
---

# getSelectedItem

Retrieves the menu item in the menu bar that is currently in focus.

## Declaration

```data
Element getSelectedItem();
```

## Return Value

Return Value The currently selected element.

## See Also

### Setting and Retrieving Menu Item Documents

- [getDocument](tvmljs/menubardocument/1627405-getdocument.md)
- [setDocument](tvmljs/menubardocument/1627374-setdocument.md)
- [setSelectedItem](tvmljs/menubardocument/1627427-setselecteditem.md)