# CTFontGetLigatureCaretPositions(_:_:_:_:) Returns caret positions within a glyph. ``` func CTFontGetLigatureCaretPositions(_ font: CTFont, _ glyph: CGGlyph, _ positions: UnsafeMutablePointer?, _ maxPositions: CFIndex) -> CFIndex ``` ## Parameters `font` A reference to the font to use. `glyph` A reference to the glyph. `positions` A buffer of at least `maxPositions` to receive the ligature caret positions for `glyph`. `maxPositions` The maximum number of positions to return. ## Return Value The maximum number of caret positions for the specified glyph ## Discussion This function is used to obtain caret positions for a specific glyph. The return value is the maximum number of positions possible, and the function will populate the caller’s `positions` buffer with available positions if possible. This function might not be able to produce positions if the font does not have the appropriate data, in which case it will return 0. --- 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)