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# pathControl(_:willPopUp:)

Implement this method to customize the menu of a pop-up–style path.

```
@MainActor optional func pathControl(_ pathControl: NSPathControl, willPopUp menu: NSMenu)
```

## Parameters

`pathControl`

The path control displaying the pop-up menu.

`menu`

The pop-up menu to be displayed.

## Discussion

This method is called before the pop-up menu is shown. At this time, you can further customize the menu as required, adding and removing items. This method is called only when the style is set to `NSPathStylePopUp`. Implementation of this method is optional.

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