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# performValidatedReplacement(in:with:)

Replaces text in the range you specify with the attributed string you provide.

```
func performValidatedReplacement(in range: NSRange, with attributedString: NSAttributedString) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`range`

The range of the replacement.

`attributedString`

The attributed string to use as the replacement text.

## Return Value

Retuns `true` if the replacement was successful, `false` otherwise.

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