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# objectValue

The object that represents the cell data.

```
var objectValue: Any? { get set }
```

## Discussion

The `objectValue` is automatically set by the table when using bindings or is the object returned by the [`NSTableViewDataSource`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTableViewDataSource) protocol method [`tableView(_:objectValueFor:row:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTableViewDataSource/tableView(_:objectValueFor:row:)).

## See Also

[`tableView(_:objectValueFor:row:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTableViewDataSource/tableView(_:objectValueFor:row:))

Called by the table view to return the data object associated with the specified row and column.

[Drag and Drop](/documentation/AppKit/drag-and-drop)

Support the direct manipulation of your app’s content using drag and drop.

[Table View](/documentation/AppKit/table-view)

Display custom data in rows and columns.


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