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# isFlipped

A Boolean value indicating whether the view uses a flipped coordinate system.

```
var isFlipped: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

The default value of this property is <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false>, which results in a non-flipped coordinate system. In a non-flipped coordinate system, the origin is in the lower-left corner of the view and positive y-values extend upward. In a flipped coordinate system, the origin is in the upper-left corner of the view and y-values extend downward. X-values always extend to the right.

If you want your view to use a flipped coordinate system, override this property and return <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true>.

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