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# typingAttributes

The attributes to apply to new text that the user enters.

```
var typingAttributes: [NSAttributedString.Key : Any]? { get set }
```

## Discussion

This dictionary contains the attribute keys (and corresponding values) to apply to newly typed text. When the text field’s selection changes, the contents of the dictionary are cleared automatically.

If the text field is not in editing mode, this property contains the value `nil`. Similarly, you cannot assign a value to this property unless the text field is currently in editing mode.

## See Also

[`isEditing`](/documentation/UIKit/UITextField/isEditing)

A Boolean value that indicates whether the text field is currently in edit mode.


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