diff --git a/src/main/java/io/appium/java_client/remote/IOSMobileCapabilityType.java b/src/main/java/io/appium/java_client/remote/IOSMobileCapabilityType.java
index 410e551a9..b23150244 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/appium/java_client/remote/IOSMobileCapabilityType.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/appium/java_client/remote/IOSMobileCapabilityType.java
@@ -170,7 +170,10 @@ public interface IOSMobileCapabilityType extends CapabilityType {
     /**
      * The desired capability to specify a length for tapping, if the regular
      * tap is too long for the app under test. The  XCUITest specific capability.
+     * 
+     * @deprecated This capability is not being used.
      */
+    @Deprecated
     String TAP_WITH_SHORT_PRESS_DURATION = "tapWithShortPressDuration";
 
     /**