---
title: CTRubyPosition.before
framework: coretext
role: symbol
role_heading: Case
path: coretext/ctrubyposition/before
---

# CTRubyPosition.before

The ruby text is positioned before the base text, appearing above horizontal text and to the right of vertical text.

## Declaration

```swift
case before
```

## See Also

### Constants

- [CTRubyPosition.after](coretext/ctrubyposition/after.md)
- [CTRubyPosition.interCharacter](coretext/ctrubyposition/intercharacter.md)
- [CTRubyPosition.inline](coretext/ctrubyposition/inline.md)
- [CTRubyPosition.count](coretext/ctrubyposition/count.md)