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# convert(_:toSize:)

Returns a font object whose traits are the same as those of the given font, except for the size, which is changed to the given size.

```
func convert(_ fontObj: NSFont, toSize size: CGFloat) -> NSFont
```

## Parameters

`fontObj`

The font whose traits are matched.

`size`

The new font size.

## Return Value

A font with matching traits except in the new size, or `aFont` if it can’t be converted.

## See Also

[`convert(_:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSFontManager/convert(_:))

Converts the given font according to the object that initiated a font change, typically the Font panel or Font menu.


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