---
title: IMKCandidatesLocationHint
framework: InputMethodKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Alias
platforms: [macOS 10.5+]
path: inputmethodkit/imkcandidateslocationhint
---

# IMKCandidatesLocationHint

Hints that suggest where to place the candidates window.

## Declaration

```swift
typealias IMKCandidatesLocationHint = Int
```

## Discussion

Discussion The Input Method Kit uses the hint to place the candidates window in a location that is in the vicinity of the hint location, but that also ensures that the candidates window is fully visible.

## Topics

### Constants

- [kIMKLocateCandidatesAboveHint](inputmethodkit/kimklocatecandidatesabovehint.md)
- [kIMKLocateCandidatesBelowHint](inputmethodkit/kimklocatecandidatesbelowhint.md)
- [kIMKLocateCandidatesLeftHint](inputmethodkit/kimklocatecandidateslefthint.md)
- [kIMKLocateCandidatesRightHint](inputmethodkit/kimklocatecandidatesrighthint.md)

## See Also

### Constants

- [IMKCandidatePanelType](inputmethodkit/imkcandidatepaneltype.md)