---
title: "clearField(_:)"
framework: usdkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "usdkit/usdlayer/spec/fieldcollection/clearfield(_:)"
---

# clearField(_:)

Clears the authored value for name.

## Declaration

```swift
@discardableResult func clearField(_ name: USDToken) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

- `name`: The field name to clear.

## Return Value

Return Value true if the field had been authored.