# contiguousElements Returns a `MutableSpan` over the backing memory of this view if the memory is in a contiguous layout, otherwise returns `nil`. ``` @export(implementation) var contiguousElements: MutableSpan? { get } ``` ## Discussion> Note: `contiguous` here refers to elements in row-major order with zero padding. --- 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)