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# runs

The attributed runs of the attributed string, as a view into the underlying string.

```
var runs: AttributedString.Runs { get }
```

## Discussion

Runs begin and end when the attributes for the characters change. Use this property to iterate over the runs with `for`-`in` syntax.

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