---
title: "CFCharacterSetGetPredefined(_:)"
framework: corefoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: "corefoundation/cfcharactersetgetpredefined(_:)"
---

# CFCharacterSetGetPredefined(_:)

Returns a predefined character set.

## Declaration

```swift
func CFCharacterSetGetPredefined(_ theSetIdentifier: CFCharacterSetPredefinedSet) -> CFCharacterSet!
```

## Parameters

- `theSetIdentifier`: A predefined character set. See doc://com.apple.corefoundation/documentation/CoreFoundation/predefined_cfcharacterset_selector_values for the list of available character sets.

## Return Value

Return Value A predefined character set. This instance is owned by Core Foundation.