# CFStringGetListOfAvailableEncodings() Returns a pointer to a list of string encodings supported by the current system. ``` func CFStringGetListOfAvailableEncodings() -> UnsafePointer! ``` ## Return Value A pointer to a [`kCFStringEncodingInvalidId`](/documentation/CoreFoundation/kCFStringEncodingInvalidId)-terminated list of `enum` constants, each of type [`CFStringEncoding`](/documentation/CoreFoundation/CFStringEncoding). ## 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)