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# current

Returns the appearance object that’s active on the current thread.

```
class var current: NSAppearance! { get set }
```

## Return Value

The appearance object that’s set on the current thread.

## Discussion

When a UI element draws to the screen, it automatically sets its appearance object to the active appearance on the current thread.

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