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# includes(_:)

Indicates whether options are included for filtering.

```
func includes(_ options: MKAddressFilter.Options) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`options`

The filters to check for inclusion.

## Return Value

Returns `true` if the passed options are included in the filtering options; otherwise, `false`.

## Discussion

A filter includes or excludes a set of filter options. Use this method to query the filter instance for one or more options.

```swift
let filter = MKAddressFilter(including: [.locality,  .subLocality])
let result = filter.includes(.locality)
```

The method returns `true` because `filter` includes <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/MapKitJS/AddressCategory/Locality>.

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