---
title: "isExpanded(_:)"
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "uikit/nsdiffabledatasourcesectionsnapshotreference/isexpanded(_:)"
---

# isExpanded(_:)

Indicates whether the item with the specified identifier is in an expanded state.

## Declaration

```swift
func isExpanded(_ item: Any) -> Bool
```

## Discussion

Discussion This expansion state persists along with the section snapshot.

## See Also

### Expanding and collapsing items

- [expandItems(_:)](uikit/nsdiffabledatasourcesectionsnapshotreference/expanditems(_:).md)
- [collapseItems(_:)](uikit/nsdiffabledatasourcesectionsnapshotreference/collapseitems(_:).md)