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# mixedStateImage

The image of the menu item that indicates a “mixed” state, that is, a state neither “on” nor “off.”

```
var mixedStateImage: NSImage! { get set }
```

## Discussion

A mixed state is useful for indicating a mix of “off” and “on” attribute values in a group of selected objects, such as a selection of text containing boldface and plain (non-boldface) words. By default this is a horizontal line.

## See Also

[`state`](/documentation/AppKit/NSMenuItem/state)

The state of the menu item.


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