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# paperName

The name of the currently selected paper size.

```
var paperName: NSPrinter.PaperName? { get set }
```

## Discussion

The string contains a value such as Letter or Legal. Paper names are implementation specific.

## See Also

[`-  dictionary`](/documentation/AppKit/NSPrintInfo/dictionary())

Returns the print info’s dictionary that contains the printing attributes.

[`-  initWithDictionary:`](/documentation/AppKit/NSPrintInfo/init(dictionary:))

Returns a printing information object initialized with the parameters in the specified dictionary.


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