# touches(matching:in:) Returns the touch objects associated with the specified phase. ``` func touches(matching phase: NSTouch.Phase, in view: NSView?) -> Set ``` ## Parameters `phase` The touch phase for which you want touches. `view` The view for which touches are wanted. Touches that target this view, or any of the view’s descendants will be returned. Passing `nil` as the view gets all touches regardless of their targeted view. ## Return Value A set of applicable [`NSTouch`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTouch) objects. ## Discussion This method is only valid for gesture events (gesture, magnify, swipe, rotate, etc.). --- 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)