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    Are you using this in production? I mean to access a private property. Commented Mar 11, 2014 at 18:59
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    Maybe add the text to your answer for fast copy and paste. _placeholderLabel.textColor Commented Jul 22, 2014 at 18:00
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    Don't use this method, i have used this and itune store, has rejected my application. Commented Dec 29, 2015 at 9:53
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    I think any kind of private library method should NEVER be recommended as solution to anything Commented Aug 10, 2018 at 13:00
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    @jungledev _placeholderLabel is a private property. This solution is subject to being rejected for use of private API. Commented Aug 30, 2018 at 15:33