# templateItems The primary source of items that the Touch Bar uses to fill its private items array, unless you provide items using a delegate. ``` var templateItems: Set { get set } ``` ## Discussion When a bar needs to fill its private items array with items ([`NSTouchBarItem`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTouchBarItem) instances), it employs a variety of potential sources. The first place it looks is this property. For more information, see [`Item objects`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTouchBar#Item-objects). The system archives this property. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)