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# ABPersonCopyCompositeNameDelimiterForRecord(_:)

Returns the delimiter to use between name components.

```
func ABPersonCopyCompositeNameDelimiterForRecord(_ record: ABRecord!) -> Unmanaged<CFString>!
```

## Parameters

`record`

The record being displayed.

## Return Value

The delimiter to use between name components.

## Discussion

If the record is `NULL`, or if it has no first name, middle name, or last name, then the default delimiter is returned.

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