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# filePromise

Promised files.

```
static let filePromise: NSPasteboard.PasteboardType
```

## Discussion

In macOS 10.6 and later, use `(NSString *)kPasteboardTypeFileURLPromise` instead.

For more information, see [Supporting Drag and Drop Through File Promises](/documentation/AppKit/supporting-drag-and-drop-through-file-promises).

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