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# isVisible

A Boolean value that reflects whether or not the item is visible.

```
var isVisible: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

When <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true>, this item is shown in a currently visible bar. This property is always <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false> for spaces, proxy items, and groups.

This property is key-value observable.

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