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# NSToolbarItemGroup.SelectionMode

A value that indicates how a grouped toolbar item selects its subitems.

```
enum SelectionMode
```

## Topics

### Selection modes

[`NSToolbarItemGroup.SelectionMode.momentary`](/documentation/AppKit/NSToolbarItemGroup/SelectionMode-swift.enum/momentary)

The system temporarily highlights the select group item when the user selects the item.

[`NSToolbarItemGroup.SelectionMode.selectAny`](/documentation/AppKit/NSToolbarItemGroup/SelectionMode-swift.enum/selectAny)

The system toggles a highlight on any item selected.

[`NSToolbarItemGroup.SelectionMode.selectOne`](/documentation/AppKit/NSToolbarItemGroup/SelectionMode-swift.enum/selectOne)

The system displays a highlighted mode on the most recent item selected.


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