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# setBaseWritingDirection(_:range:)

Sets the base writing direction for the characters to the specified direction.

```
func setBaseWritingDirection(_ writingDirection: NSWritingDirection, range: NSRange)
```

## Parameters

`writingDirection`

The writing direction to use.

`range`

The range of characters.

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