# CTFontGetPlatformFont(_:_:) Returns an ATS font reference and attributes. ``` func CTFontGetPlatformFont(_ font: CTFont, _ attributes: UnsafeMutablePointer?>?) -> ATSFontRef ``` ## Parameters `font` The font reference. `attributes` On output, points to a font descriptor containing additional attributes from the font. Can be `NULL`. Must be released by the caller. ## Return Value An [`ATSFontRef`](/documentation/CoreText/ATSFontRef) object for the given font reference. ## Discussion --- 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)