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# NSLinkAttributeName

The link for the text.

```
extern NSAttributedStringKey NSLinkAttributeName;
```

## Overview

The value of this attribute is an - <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Foundation/NSURL> object (preferred) or an - <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Foundation/NSString> object. The default value of this property is `nil`, indicating no link.

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