---
title: "simd_make_float8(_:)"
framework: simd
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: "simd/simd_make_float8(_:)-9z6aw"
---

# simd_make_float8(_:)

Returns a new vector by truncating the specified 16-element vector.

## Declaration

```swift
func simd_make_float8(_ other: simd_float16) -> simd_float8
```

## See Also

### Functions to Create Eight-Element Vectors From Other Vectors

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