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# value(for:)

Returns the value of the specified text block dimension.

```
func value(for dimension: NSTextBlock.Dimension) -> CGFloat
```

## Return Value

The value for the specified dimension. This value should be interpreted according to the value type returned by [`valueType(for:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTextBlock/valueType(for:)).

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