<!--
{
  "availability" : [
    "iOS: 2.0.0 - 9.0.0",
    "iPadOS: 2.0.0 - 9.0.0",
    "macCatalyst: 13.1.0 - 13.1.0"
  ],
  "documentType" : "symbol",
  "framework" : "AddressBook",
  "identifier" : "/documentation/AddressBook/ABPersonGetCompositeNameFormatForRecord(_:)",
  "metadataVersion" : "0.1.0",
  "role" : "Function",
  "symbol" : {
    "kind" : "Function",
    "modules" : [
      "Address Book"
    ],
    "preciseIdentifier" : "c:@F@ABPersonGetCompositeNameFormatForRecord"
  },
  "title" : "ABPersonGetCompositeNameFormatForRecord(_:)"
}
-->

# ABPersonGetCompositeNameFormatForRecord(_:)

Returns the person-name display format to use for the given record.

```
func ABPersonGetCompositeNameFormatForRecord(_ record: ABRecord!) -> ABPersonCompositeNameFormat
```

## Parameters

`record`

The record being displayed.

## Return Value

The person-name display format to use for the given record.

## Discussion

If the record is `NULL`, or if it has no first name, middle name, or last name, then the user’s default order preference is returned. For possible values, see [Composite Name Format](/documentation/AddressBook/1619815-composite-name-format).

---

Copyright &copy; 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)