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# shouldBeActive

Indicates whether the tab should be the active tab.

```
var shouldBeActive: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

If this property is `YES`, the tab should be made active in the window, ensuring it is the frontmost tab. Being active implies the tab is also selected. If this property is `NO`, the tab shouldn’t affect the currently active tab.

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