---
title: init()
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: appkit/nsshadow/init()
---

# init()

Creates a shadow object with default values.

## Declaration

```swift
init()
```

## Return Value

Return Value An NSShadow object initialized with 0 as its offset, 0 as its blur radius, and the default color as its color. The returned object may be different from the original receiver.