---
title: observedObject
framework: xctest
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: xctest/xctnsnotificationexpectation/observedobject
---

# observedObject

The object by which the notification must be posted, or nil if the notification can be posted by any object.

## Declaration

```swift
var observedObject: Any? { get }
```

## See Also

### Expectation Properties

- [notificationName](xctest/xctnsnotificationexpectation/notificationname.md)
- [notificationCenter](xctest/xctnsnotificationexpectation/notificationcenter.md)