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# constraint(equalToSystemSpacingBelow:multiplier:)

Returns a constraint that defines the specific distance at which the current anchor is positioned below the specified anchor.

```
func constraint(equalToSystemSpacingBelow anchor: NSLayoutYAxisAnchor, multiplier: CGFloat) -> NSLayoutConstraint
```

## Parameters

`anchor`

The anchor to use as the starting point for the constraint.

`multiplier`

The multiple of the system spacing to use as the distance between the two anchors.

## Return Value

An [`NSLayoutConstraint`](/documentation/AppKit/NSLayoutConstraint) object that imposes a specific distance between the current anchor and the object in the `anchor` parameter.

## Discussion

The constraint causes the current anchor to be positioned below the object in the `anchor` parameter. The distance between the two anchors is determined by multiplying the system spacing by the value in the `multiplier` parameter. The value of the system spacing is determined from information available from the anchors. For example, if the anchors represent text baselines, the spacing is determined by the fonts used at those baselines.

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