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# activeDocumentCreationIntent

The current intent that defines how your app creates a document.

```
var activeDocumentCreationIntent: UIDocument.CreationIntent? { get }
```

## Discussion

Use this property to access the current intent. For more information, see [Customizing a document-based app’s launch experience](/documentation/UIKit/customizing-a-document-based-app-s-launch-experience).

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