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# ExtAudioFileTell(_:_:)

Gets an audio file’s read/write position.

```
func ExtAudioFileTell(_ inExtAudioFile: ExtAudioFileRef, _ outFrameOffset: UnsafeMutablePointer<Int64>) -> OSStatus
```

## Parameters

`inExtAudioFile`

The extended audio file object that represents the file you are working with.

`outFrameOffset`

On output, the file’s current read/write position in sample frames. Read/write position is specified in the sample rate and frame count of the file’s audio data format—not your application’s audio data format.

## Return Value

A result code.

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