---
title: alternate
framework: xcuiautomation
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
path: xcuiautomation/xcuielement/keymodifierflags/alternate
---

# alternate

The Option key in a combination keystroke.

## Declaration

```swift
static var alternate: XCUIElement.KeyModifierFlags { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion important: Use option instead.

## See Also

### Legacy flags for combination keys

- [alphaShift](xcuiautomation/xcuielement/keymodifierflags/alphashift.md)