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# boldSystemFont(ofSize:)

Returns the standard system font in boldface type with the specified size.

```
class func boldSystemFont(ofSize fontSize: CGFloat) -> NSFont
```

## Parameters

`fontSize`

The desired font size specified in points. If you specify `0.0` or a negative number for this parameter, the method returns the system font at the default size.

## Return Value

A font object of the specified size.

## Discussion

If `fontSize` is 0 or negative, returns the boldface system font at the default size.

## See Also

[`init(name:size:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSFont/init(name:size:))

Creates a font object for the specified font name and font size.


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