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# Directions mode values

Strings that represent the possible values of the launch options direction mode key.

## Discussion

For a list of possible values, see the [`MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeKey`](/documentation/MapKit/MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeKey) documentation.

## Topics

### Directions keys

[`MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeDriving`](/documentation/MapKit/MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeDriving)

Driving directions between the specified start and end points.

[`MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeWalking`](/documentation/MapKit/MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeWalking)

Walking directions between the specified start and end points.

[`MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeTransit`](/documentation/MapKit/MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeTransit)

Public transit directions between the specified start and end points.

[`MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeCycling`](/documentation/MapKit/MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeCycling)

Cycling directions between the specified start and end points.

[`MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeDefault`](/documentation/MapKit/MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeDefault)

Directions that match the user’s preferred transportation type.


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