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# named(_:)

Creates a named coordinate space using the given value.

```
static func named(_ name: some Hashable) -> NamedCoordinateSpace
```

## Parameters

`name`

A unique value that identifies the coordinate space.

## Return Value

A named coordinate space identified by the given value.

## Discussion

Use the `coordinateSpace(_:)` modifier to assign a name to the local
coordinate space of a  parent view. Child views can then refer to that
coordinate space using `.named(_:)`.

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