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# style

The formatting style for the contact name.

```
var style: CNContactFormatterStyle { get set }
```

## Discussion

The default value for this property is [`CNContactFormatterStyle.fullName`](/documentation/Contacts/CNContactFormatterStyle/fullName). For more information on formatting styles, see [`CNContactFormatterStyle`](/documentation/Contacts/CNContactFormatterStyle).

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