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 *
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 * you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
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package org.springframework.ui.format;

import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;

/**
 * A type that can be formatted as a String for display in a user interface.
 *
 * @author Keith Donald
 * @since 3.0
 */
@Target({ElementType.TYPE})
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
@Documented
public @interface Formatted {

	/**
	 * The Formatter that handles the formatting for the annotated element.
	 */
	Class<? extends Formatter> value();

}
