# take() Takes the wrapped value being stored in this instance and returns it while also setting the instance to `nil`. If there is no value being stored in this instance, this returns `nil` instead. ``` mutating func take() -> Optional ``` ## Return Value The wrapped value being stored in this instance. If this instance is `nil`, returns `nil`. ## Discussion ``` var numberOfShoes: Int? = 34 if let numberOfShoes = numberOfShoes.take() { print(numberOfShoes) // Prints "34" } print(numberOfShoes) // Prints "nil" ``` --- 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)