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# permittedArrowDirections

The arrow directions that you allow for the popover.

```
var permittedArrowDirections: UIPopoverArrowDirection { get set }
```

## Discussion

Prior to displaying the popover, set this property to the arrow directions that you allow for your popover. The actual arrow direction in use by the popover is stored in the [`arrowDirection`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPopoverPresentationController/arrowDirection) property.

The default value of this property is [`any`](/documentation/UIKit/UIPopoverArrowDirection/any).

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