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# shouldDrawInsertionPoint

A Boolean value that determines whether the receiver should draw its insertion point.

```
var shouldDrawInsertionPoint: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

<doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true> if the receiver should draw its insertion point, <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false> otherwise.

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