# tableView(_:willSelectRowAt:) Tells the delegate a row is about to be selected. ``` optional func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, willSelectRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> IndexPath? ``` ## Parameters `tableView` A table view informing the delegate about the impending selection. `indexPath` An index path locating the row in `tableView`. ## Return Value An index path that confirms or alters the selected row. Return an (Swift) or (Objective-C) other than `indexPath` if you want another cell to be selected. Return `nil` if you don’t want the row selected. ## Discussion The system calls this method after a user has lifted their finger; the row is highlighted on the initial touch, but only selected when the touch withdraws. You can use [`UITableViewCell.SelectionStyle.none`](/documentation/UIKit/UITableViewCell/SelectionStyle-swift.enum/none) to disable the appearance of the cell highlight on the initial touch. The system doesn’t call this method if the rows in the table aren’t selectable. See [Handling row selection in a table view](/documentation/UIKit/handling-row-selection-in-a-table-view) for more information on controlling table row selection behavior. ## See Also [`- tableView:shouldIndentWhileEditingRowAtIndexPath:`](/documentation/UIKit/UITableViewDelegate/tableView(_:shouldIndentWhileEditingRowAt:)) Asks the delegate whether the background of the specified row should be indented while the table view is in editing mode. --- 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)