# contains(_:) Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether the specified point is within the region that the path encloses. ``` func contains(_ point: CGPoint) -> Bool ``` ## Parameters `point` The point to test against the path, specified in the path object’s coordinate system. ## Return Value if the point is considered to be within the path’s enclosed area or if it is not. ## Discussion The receiver contains the specified point if that point is in a portion of a closed subpath that would normally be painted during a fill operation. This method uses the value of the [`usesEvenOddFillRule`](/documentation/UIKit/UIBezierPath/usesEvenOddFillRule) property to determine which parts of the subpath would be filled. A point is not considered to be enclosed by the path if it is inside an open subpath, regardless of whether that area would be painted during a fill operation. Therefore, to determine mouse hits on open paths, you must create a copy of the path object and explicitly close any subpaths (using the [`close()`](/documentation/UIKit/UIBezierPath/close()) method) before calling this method. --- 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)