# resolveSymbol(id:) Gets the identified child view as a resolved symbol, if the view exists. ``` func resolveSymbol(id: ID) -> GraphicsContext.ResolvedSymbol? where ID : Hashable ``` ## Parameters `id` The value that you used to tag the view when you define it in the `symbols` parameter of the [`Canvas`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Canvas) initializer [`init(opaque:colorMode:rendersAsynchronously:renderer:symbols:)`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Canvas/init(opaque:colorMode:rendersAsynchronously:renderer:symbols:)). ## Return Value The resolved symbol, or `nil` if SwiftUI can’t find a child view with the given `id`. --- 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)