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# drawBackground(in:)

Draws the background of the text view.

```
func drawBackground(in rect: NSRect)
```

## Parameters

`rect`

The rectangle in which to draw the background.

## Discussion

Subclasses can override this method to perform additional drawing behind the text.

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