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# GetInputSafetyOffset

Returns the input safety offset of the device.

```
uint32_t GetInputSafetyOffset();
```

## Return Value

The input safety offset value, as a <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/kernel/uint32_t>.

## Discussion

The safety offset indicates the number for frames behind the current hardware position that’s safe to perform input I/O.

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