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# currentPlaybackRate

The current playback rate for the player.

```
var currentPlaybackRate: Float { get set }
```

## Discussion

This value represents a multiplier for the default playback rate of the current item. A value of `0.0` indicates that playback is stopped, while a value of `1.0` indicates that playback is occurring at normal speed. Positive values indicate forward playback while negative values indicate reverse playback.

Setting the value of this property changes the playback rate accordingly.

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