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# preferredContentSize

The preferred size for the view controller’s view.

```
var preferredContentSize: CGSize { get set }
```

## Discussion

The value in this property is used primarily when displaying the view controller’s content in a popover but may also be used in other situations. Changing the value of this property while the view controller is being displayed in a popover animates the size change; however, the change is not animated if you specify a width or height of `0.0`.

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