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# handleIdentifier

A key that identifies the type of contact property represented by the person object’s handle.

```
var handleIdentifier: String { get }
```

## Discussion

The value of this property is a <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Contacts/CNContact> property key, such as <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Contacts/CNContactPhoneNumbersKey> or <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Contacts/CNContactEmailAddressesKey>.

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