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# layoutDirection

The layout direction for the image.

```
var layoutDirection: NSImage.LayoutDirection { get set }
```

## Discussion

For possible values, see [`NSImage.LayoutDirection`](/documentation/AppKit/NSImage/LayoutDirection). The default value for new image representation objects is [`NSImage.LayoutDirection.unspecified`](/documentation/AppKit/NSImage/LayoutDirection/unspecified).

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