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

# init()

Initializes and returns an empty text block object.

## Declaration

```swift
init()
```

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized text block object.

## Discussion

Discussion This is the designated initializer for NSTextBlock.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [NSTextTableBlock](appkit/nstexttableblock.md)