# objectEnumerator() Returns an enumerator object that lets you access each value in the dictionary. ``` func objectEnumerator() -> NSEnumerator ``` ## Return Value An enumerator object that lets you access each value in the dictionary. ## Discussion The following code fragment illustrates how you might use the method. ```objc NSEnumerator *enumerator = [myDictionary objectEnumerator]; id value; while ((value = [enumerator nextObject])) { /* code that acts on the dictionary’s values */ } ``` If you use this method with instances of mutable subclasses of `NSDictionary`, your code should not modify the entries during enumeration. If you intend to modify the entries, use the [`allValues`](/documentation/Foundation/NSDictionary/allValues) method to create a “snapshot” of the dictionary’s values. Work from this snapshot to modify the values. ### Special Considerations It is more efficient to use the fast enumeration protocol (see [`NSFastEnumeration`](/documentation/Foundation/NSFastEnumeration)). Fast enumeration is available in macOS 10.5 and later and iOS 2.0 and later. ## See Also [`- nextObject`](/documentation/Foundation/NSEnumerator/nextObject()) Returns the next object from the collection being enumerated. --- 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)