---
title: init()
framework: addressbook
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: addressbook/abrecord/init()
---

# init()

Initializes a record using the shared address book.

## Declaration

```swift
init!()
```

## Discussion

Discussion In macOS 10.5 and later, this is equivalent to initWithAddressBook:[ABAddressBook addressBook].

## See Also

### Creating a Record

- [init(addressBook:)](addressbook/abrecord/init(addressbook:).md)