<!-- Do not edit this file. It is automatically generated by API Documenter. --> [`Workspace`](Workspace) › [`activeLeaf`](Workspace/activeLeaf) ## Workspace.activeLeaf property > Warning: This API is now obsolete. > > The use of this field is discouraged. The recommended alternatives are: - If you need information about the current view, use [Workspace.getActiveViewOfType()](Workspace/getActiveViewOfType)<!-- -->. - If you need to open a new file or navigate a view, use [Workspace.getLeaf](obsidian.workspace.getleaf_1.md). > Indicates the currently focused leaf, if one exists. Please avoid using `activeLeaf` directly, especially without checking whether `activeLeaf` is null. **Signature:** ```typescript activeLeaf: WorkspaceLeaf | null; ```