---
title: "init(coder:)"
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "appkit/nstextlayoutfragment/init(coder:)"
---

# init(coder:)

Creates a new layout fragment with the coder you provide.

## Declaration

```swift
init?(coder: NSCoder)
```

## Parameters

- `coder`: A coder that conforms to doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Foundation/NSCoder.

## See Also

### Creating a layout fragment

- [init(textElement:range:)](appkit/nstextlayoutfragment/init(textelement:range:).md)