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# CTFontCreateWithName(_:_:_:)

Returns a new font reference for the given name.

```
func CTFontCreateWithName(_ name: CFString, _ size: CGFloat, _ matrix: UnsafePointer<CGAffineTransform>?) -> CTFont
```

## Parameters

`name`

The font name for which you wish to create a new font reference. A valid PostScript name is preferred, although other font name types are matched in a fallback manner.

`size`

The point size for the font reference. If `0.0` is specified, the default font size of `12.0` is used.  This parameter is optional.

`matrix`

The transformation matrix for the font.  In most cases, set this parameter to be `NULL`.  If `NULL` is specified, the identity matrix is used. This parameter is optional.

## Return Value

Returns a `CTFontRef` that best matches the name provided with size and matrix attributes.

## Discussion

The `name` parameter is the only required parameter, and default values are used for unspecified parameters (`0.0` for `size` and `NULL` for `matrix`). If all parameters cannot be matched identically, a best match is found.

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