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# setTitleWithMnemonic(_:)

Sets the title of a menu item with a character denoting an access key.

```
func setTitleWithMnemonic(_ stringWithAmpersand: String)
```

## Discussion

Use an ampersand character to mark the character (the one following the ampersand) to be designated.

## See Also

[`-  mnemonic`](/documentation/AppKit/NSMenuItem/mnemonic)

Returns the character in the menu item title that appears underlined for use as a mnemonic.

[`-  setMnemonicLocation:`](/documentation/AppKit/NSMenuItem/setMnemonicLocation:)

Sets the character of the menu item title at location that is to be underlined.


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