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# deselectRow(_:)

Deselects the row at the specified index if it’s selected.

```
func deselectRow(_ row: Int)
```

## Parameters

`row`

The index of the row to deselect.

## Discussion

Deselects the row at `rowIndex` if it’s selected, regardless of whether empty selection is allowed.

If the selection does in fact change, posts [`selectionDidChangeNotification`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTableView/selectionDidChangeNotification) to the default notification center.

If the indicated row was the last row selected by the user, the row nearest it effectively becomes the last selected row. In case of a tie, priority is given to the row above.

This method doesn’t check with the delegate before changing the selection.

## See Also

[`allowsEmptySelection`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTableView/allowsEmptySelection)

A Boolean value indicating whether the table view allows the user to select zero columns or rows.


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