---
title: visualDescription()
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: uikit/nsdiffabledatasourcesectionsnapshot-swift.struct/visualdescription()
---

# visualDescription()

Returns a string with an ASCII representation of the section snapshot.

## Declaration

```swift
func visualDescription() -> String
```

## Discussion

Discussion An asterisk (*) represents a visible item, a plus sign (+) represents an expanded item, and a minus sign (-) represents a collapsed item.