# AsReader()

> Returns a reader for this append buffer.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [Unity.Collections.LowLevel.Unsafe](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/collections/lowlevel/unsafe.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.ManagedKernelModule

```csharp
public UnsafeAppendBuffer.Reader AsReader()
```

### Returns

| Type                                                                                                     | Description                     |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| [Reader](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/collections/lowlevel/unsafe/unsafeappendbuffer/reader.md) | A reader for the append buffer. |