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# allowsMultipleSelection

A Boolean value that determines whether users can select more than one item in the collection view.

```
var allowsMultipleSelection: Bool { get set }
```

## Discussion

This property controls whether multiple items can be selected simultaneously. The default value of this property is <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false>.

When the value of this property is <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true>, tapping a cell adds it to the current selection (assuming the delegate permits the cell to be selected). Tapping the cell again removes it from the selection.

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