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# setConstrainedFrameSize(_:)

Attempts to set the frame size as if by user action.

```
func setConstrainedFrameSize(_ desiredSize: NSSize)
```

## Parameters

`desiredSize`

The new desired size.

## Discussion

This method respects the receiver’s existing minimum and maximum sizes and by whether resizing is permitted.

## See Also

[`var minSize: NSSize`](/documentation/AppKit/NSText/minSize)

The receiver’s minimum size.

[`var isVerticallyResizable: Bool`](/documentation/AppKit/NSText/isVerticallyResizable)

A Boolean that controls whether the receiver changes its height to fit the height of its text.

[`var isHorizontallyResizable: Bool`](/documentation/AppKit/NSText/isHorizontallyResizable)

A Boolean that controls whether the receiver changes its width to fit the width of its text.

[`var maxSize: NSSize`](/documentation/AppKit/NSText/maxSize)

The receiver’s maximum size.


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