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# displayMode

A value that indicates whether the toolbar displays items using a name, icon, or combination of elements.

```
var displayMode: NSToolbar.DisplayMode { get set }
```

## Discussion

The default value of this property is [`NSToolbar.DisplayMode.default`](/documentation/AppKit/NSToolbar/DisplayMode-swift.enum/default). For a list of possible values, see [`NSToolbar.DisplayMode`](/documentation/AppKit/NSToolbar/DisplayMode-swift.enum).

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