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# startTextAnimation(_:for:in:writingDirection:)

```
func startTextAnimation(_ textAnimation: NSWritingToolsCoordinator.TextAnimation, for range: NSRange, in context: NSWritingToolsCoordinator.Context, writingDirection: NSWritingDirection) -> UUID?
```

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