# typeSelectEquivalent(_:) Sets an explicit type select equivalent text in a collection, such as a list or table. ``` nonisolated func typeSelectEquivalent(_ text: Text?) -> some View ``` ## Parameters `text` The explicit text value to use as a type select equivalent for a view in a collection. ## Discussion By default, a type select equivalent is automatically derived from any `Text` or `TextField` content in a list or table. In the below example, type select can be used to select a person, even though no explicit value has been set. ``` List(people, selection: $selectedPersonID) { person in Label { Text(person.name) } icon: { person.avatar } } ``` An explicit type select value should be set when there is no textual content or when a different value is desired compared to what’s displayed in the view. Explicit values also provide a more performant for complex view types. In the below example, type select is explicitly set to allow selection of views that otherwise only display an image. ``` List(people, selection: $selectedPersonID) { person in person.avatar .accessibilityLabel(person.name) .typeSelectEquivalent(person.name) } ``` Setting an empty string value disables text selection for the view, and a value of `nil` results in the view using its default value. --- 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)