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# keySpecifier

Returns a specifier for the object or objects to be moved.

```
var keySpecifier: NSScriptObjectSpecifier { get }
```

## Return Value

A specifier for the object or objects to be moved.

## Discussion

Note that this specifier may be different than the specifier set by [`setReceiversSpecifier(_:)`](/documentation/Foundation/NSMoveCommand/setReceiversSpecifier(_:)), which sets the container specifier. For example, for a command such as `move the third circle to the location of the first circle`, the receiver might identify a document (which has a list of graphics), while the key specifier identifies the particular graphic to be moved.

## See Also

  [Cocoa Scripting Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/ScriptableCocoaApplications/SApps_intro/SAppsIntro.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40002164)


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