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# boundsRect(for:glyphRange:)

Returns the bounding rectangle that encloses the specified text block and glyph range.

```
func boundsRect(for block: NSTextBlock, glyphRange: NSRange) -> NSRect
```

## Parameters

`block`

The text block whose bounds rectangle is returned.

`glyphRange`

The range of glyphs in the text block.

## Return Value

The bounding rectangle, or `NSZeroRect` if no rectangle has been set for the specified block since the last invalidation

## Discussion

This method causes glyph generation but not layout. Block layout rectangles and bounds rectangles are always in container coordinates.

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