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# accessibilityIdentifier()

Returns the accessibility element’s identity.

```
optional func accessibilityIdentifier() -> String
```

## Return Value

Returns the unique ID for the accessibility element. It is often used in automated testing.

## Discussion

This method is the getter for the [`NSAccessibilityProtocol`](/documentation/AppKit/NSAccessibilityProtocol) protocol’s [`accessibilityIdentifier`](/documentation/AppKit/NSAccessibility-c.protocol/accessibilityIdentifier) property.

## See Also

[`accessibilityIdentifier`](/documentation/AppKit/NSAccessibility-c.protocol/accessibilityIdentifier)

The accessibility element’s identity.


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