# actions(forTarget:forControlEvent:) Returns the actions performed on a target object when the specified event occurs. ``` func actions(forTarget target: Any?, forControlEvent controlEvent: UIControl.Event) -> [String]? ``` ## Parameters `target` The target object—that is, an object that has an action method associated with this control. You must pass an explicit object for this method to return a meaningful result. Specifying `nil` always returns `nil`. `controlEvent` A single control event constant representing the event for which you want the list of action methods. For a list of possible constants, see [`UIControl.Event`](/documentation/UIKit/UIControl/Event) ## Return Value An array objects containing the selector names of the corresponding action methods, or `nil` if there are no action methods associated with the specified target object and control event. ## Discussion Use this method to determine what action methods are called on the specified object in response to a particular control event. You can use the function to convert the returned strings to valid selectors, as needed. ## See Also [`sendAction(_:to:for:)`](/documentation/UIKit/UIControl/sendAction(_:to:for:)) Calls the specified action method. [`sendActions(for:)`](/documentation/UIKit/UIControl/sendActions(for:)) Calls the action methods associated with the specified events. --- 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)