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# preferredSymbolConfiguration

The configuration values to use when rendering the image.

```
var preferredSymbolConfiguration: UIImage.SymbolConfiguration? { get set }
```

## Discussion

Use this property to configure the point size, text style, weight, or scale of a symbol image. For example, you might configure the image to be the same weight as text in a neighboring label.

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