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# removeItem(identifier:)

Removes the item with matching `itemIdentifier` in the receiving toolbar. If multiple items share the same identifier (as is the case with space items) all matching items will be removed. To remove only a single space item, use `-removeItemAtIndex:` instead.

```
func removeItem(identifier itemIdentifier: NSToolbarItem.Identifier)
```

## Discussion

Any change made will be propagated immediately to all other toolbars with the same identifier.

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