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# IMKCandidatesLocationHint

Hints that suggest where to place the candidates window.

```
typealias IMKCandidatesLocationHint = Int
```

## Discussion

The Input Method Kit uses the hint to place the candidates window in a location that is in the vicinity of the hint location, but that also ensures that the candidates window is fully visible.

## Topics

### Constants

[`kIMKLocateCandidatesAboveHint`](/documentation/InputMethodKit/kIMKLocateCandidatesAboveHint)

[`kIMKLocateCandidatesBelowHint`](/documentation/InputMethodKit/kIMKLocateCandidatesBelowHint)

[`kIMKLocateCandidatesLeftHint`](/documentation/InputMethodKit/kIMKLocateCandidatesLeftHint)

[`kIMKLocateCandidatesRightHint`](/documentation/InputMethodKit/kIMKLocateCandidatesRightHint)


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