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# object(forKey:)

Returns the font attribute specified by the given key.

```
func object(forKey attribute: NSFontDescriptor.AttributeName) -> Any?
```

## Parameters

`attribute`

The font attribute key.

## Return Value

The font attribute corresponding to `anAttribute`. For valid values of `anAttribute`, see `Font Attributes`.

## See Also

[`fontDescriptorWithFontAttributes:`](/documentation/AppKit/NSFontDescriptor/fontDescriptorWithFontAttributes:)

Returns a font descriptor with a dictionary of attributes.

[`symbolicTraits`](/documentation/AppKit/NSFontDescriptor/symbolicTraits-swift.property)

A bit mask that describes the traits of the receiver.


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