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# standard()

Returns the standard set of preferences that may be used by all WebView objects.

```
class func standard() -> WebPreferences!
```

## Return Value

A WebPreferences object containing the standard set of preferences that may be used by all WebView objects.

## See Also

  [WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/DisplayWebContent/DisplayWebContent.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000164i)


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