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# safeAreaLayoutGuide

The layout guide you use to position content inside your view’s safe area.

```
var safeAreaLayoutGuide: NSLayoutGuide { get }
```

## Discussion

The layout guide in this property reflects the view’s frame minus its safe area insets. Use this guide to configure layout rules relative to this safe area.

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