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# tapCount

The number of times the finger was tapped for this given touch.

```
var tapCount: Int { get }
```

## Discussion

The value of this property is an integer containing the number of taps that occurred for this touch within a predefined period of time. Use this property to evaluate whether the user single-tapped, double-tapped, or even triple-tapped a particular view or window.

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