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# directTouchMode

The interaction mode for direct touches on the canvas.

```
@MainActor @preconcurrency var directTouchMode: PaperMarkupViewController.TouchMode { get set }
```

## Discussion

To control automatic behavior for direct touches based on system state, see `directTouchAutomaticallyDraws`.
Default is `.selection`.

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