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# ABRemoveProperties(_:_:_:)

Removes the given properties from all the records of this type in the Address Book database, and returns the number of properties successfully removed.

```
func ABRemoveProperties(_ addressBook: ABAddressBookRef!, _ recordType: CFString!, _ properties: CFArray!) -> CFIndex
```

## Parameters

`addressBook`

The address book for the logged-in user.

`recordType`

The name of record to remove the properties from: kABGroupRecordType or kABPersonRecordType.

`properties`

An array of properties (CFString objects) to remove.

## Return Value

The number of properties successfully removed.

## Discussion

Only custom properties can be removed. This function is not implemented.

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