# deselectItems(at:) Removes the specified items from the current selection. ``` func deselectItems(at indexPaths: Set) ``` ## Parameters `indexPaths` The index paths of the items you want to deselect. ## Discussion Use this method to reduce the current selection. If you want to animate the deselection of the new items, call this method on the collection view’s [`animator()`](/documentation/AppKit/NSAnimatablePropertyContainer/animator()) proxy object instead. This method does not call any methods of the delegate object when making the selection. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)