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# NSClassFromString(_:)

Obtains a class by name.

```
func NSClassFromString(_ aClassName: String) -> AnyClass?
```

## Parameters

`aClassName`

The name of a class.

## Return Value

The class object named by `aClassName`, or `nil` if no class by that name is currently loaded. If `aClassName` is `nil`, returns `nil`.

## Discussion

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