---
title: activeInputModes
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
path: uikit/uitextinputmode/activeinputmodes
---

# activeInputModes

The active text-input modes.

## Declaration

```swift
class var activeInputModes: [UITextInputMode] { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion Each element in the array is an instance of UITextInputMode. Returns an empty array if no such instances have been set by the text input system. important: This API has the potential of being misused to access device signals to try to identify the device or user, also known as fingerprinting. Regardless of whether a user gives your app permission to track, fingerprinting is not allowed. When you use this API in your app or third-party SDK (an SDK not provided by Apple), declare your usage and the reason for using the API in your app or third-party SDK’s PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy file. For more information, including the list of valid reasons for using the API, see Describing use of required reason API.