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# highlightedBranchImage

Returns the default image for branch browser cells that are highlighted.

```
class var highlightedBranchImage: NSImage? { get }
```

## Return Value

The default image used for branch `NSBrowserCell` objects that are highlighted. This is a lighter version of the image returned by [`branchImage`](/documentation/AppKit/NSBrowserCell/branchImage).

## Discussion

Override this method if you want a different image.

## See Also

[`alternateImage`](/documentation/AppKit/NSBrowserCell/alternateImage)

The browser cell’s image for the highlighted state.


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