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# Deprecated Symbols

Review unsupported symbols and their replacements.

## Topics

### Deprecated Properties

[`var cell: NSCell?`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/cell)

The receiver’s cell object.

[`class var cellClass: AnyClass?`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/cellClass)

Returns the type of cell used by the receiver.

### Deprecated Methods

[`func selectedCell() -> NSCell?`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/selectedCell())

Returns the receiver’s selected cell.

[`func selectedTag() -> Int`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/selectedTag())

Returns the tag of the receiver’s selected cell.

[`func setNeedsDisplay()`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/setNeedsDisplay())

Marks the receiver as needing redisplay (assuming automatic display is enabled).

[`func calcSize()`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/calcSize())

Recomputes any internal sizing information for the receiver, if necessary.

[`func selectCell(NSCell)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/selectCell(_:))

Selects the specified cell and redraws the control as needed.

[`func drawCell(NSCell)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/drawCell(_:))

Draws the specified cell, as long as it belongs to the receiver.

[`func drawCellInside(NSCell)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/drawCellInside(_:))

Draws the inside of the receiver’s cell (the area within the bezel or border)

[`func updateCell(NSCell)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/updateCell(_:))

Marks the specified cell as in need of redrawing.

[`func updateCellInside(NSCell)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSControl/updateCellInside(_:))

Marks the inside of the specified cell as in need of redrawing.

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