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# removeKeyCommand(_:)

Removes the key command from the view controller.

```
func removeKeyCommand(_ keyCommand: UIKeyCommand)
```

## Parameters

`keyCommand`

The key command to remove.

## Discussion

This method lets you easily remove key commands without overriding the [`keyCommands`](/documentation/UIKit/UIResponder/keyCommands) property.

## See Also

[`keyCommands`](/documentation/UIKit/UIResponder/keyCommands)

The key commands that trigger actions on this responder.


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