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# subtitle

```
var subtitle: String? { get set }
```

## Discussion\abstract Used to specify a standard subtitle for the menu item.
\discussion The subtitle is displayed below the standard title.
\note On macOS 14, a menu item with an attributed title does not show the subtitle. The subtitle is shown on macOS 15 and later.

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