# NSConvertGlyphsToPackedGlyphs(_:_:_:_:) Prepares a set of glyphs for processing by character-based routines. ``` func NSConvertGlyphsToPackedGlyphs(_ glBuf: UnsafeMutablePointer, _ count: Int, _ packing: NSMultibyteGlyphPacking, _ packedGlyphs: UnsafeMutablePointer) -> Int ``` ## Discussion This function takes a buffer of glyphs, specified in the `glBuf` parameter, and packs them into a condensed character array. The character array is returned in the `packedGlyphs` parameter, which should have enough space for at least ((4 * count) + 1) bytes to guarantee that the packed glyphs fit. `count` specifies the number of glyphs in `glBuf`. `packing` specifies how the glyphs are currently packed. --- Copyright © 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)