# layoutGlyphs(in:startingAtGlyphIndex:maxNumberOfLineFragments:nextGlyphIndex:) Lays out glyphs in the specified layout manager starting at a specified glyph. ``` func layoutGlyphs(in layoutManager: NSLayoutManager, startingAtGlyphIndex startGlyphIndex: Int, maxNumberOfLineFragments maxNumLines: Int, nextGlyphIndex nextGlyph: UnsafeMutablePointer) ``` ## Parameters `layoutManager` The layout manager in which to lay out glyphs. `startGlyphIndex` The index of the starting glyph. `maxNumLines` The maximum number of lines to generate. Fewer lines may be laid out if the glyph storage runs out of glyphs. `nextGlyph` On return, set to the index of the next glyph that needs to be laid out. --- 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)