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# hyphenationFactor

Returns the current hyphenation factor.

```
var hyphenationFactor: Float { get set }
```

## Return Value

The hyphenation factor, a value ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 that controls when hyphenation is attempted. By default, the value is 0.0, meaning hyphenation is off. A factor of 1.0 causes hyphenation to be attempted always.

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