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# selectionIndicatorImage

The image to draw for the selected item.

```
var selectionIndicatorImage: UIImage? { get set }
```

## Discussion

UIKit renders the image in this property above the tab bar, but behind the tab bar item. If you specify a template or symbol image, UIKit renders that image with the tint color from the [`selectionIndicatorTintColor`](/documentation/UIKit/UITabBarAppearance/selectionIndicatorTintColor) property. If you specify any other type of image, UIKit displays your image without any additional tinting.

The default value of this property is `nil`, which causes UIKit to provide a default selection image.

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