---
title: "init(primaryString:alternativeStrings:)"
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "appkit/nstextalternatives/init(primarystring:alternativestrings:)"
---

# init(primaryString:alternativeStrings:)

Initializes an NSTextAlternatives instance.

## Declaration

```swift
init(primaryString: String, alternativeStrings: [String])
```

## Parameters

- `primaryString`: The string that is initially chosen as the input string.
- `alternativeStrings`: An array of alternative possible interpretations that the user might select.

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized NSTextAlternatives instance.