---
title: "appendImmediately(_:)"
framework: avfoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "avfoundation/avassetwriterinput/metadatareceiver/appendimmediately(_:)"
---

# appendImmediately(_:)

Appends the timed metadata group synchronously if the input is ready for more media data.

## Declaration

```swift
func appendImmediately(_ timedMetadataGroup: AVTimedMetadataGroup) throws -> Bool
```

## Parameters

- `timedMetadataGroup`: The timed metadata group to be appended

## Return Value

Return Value Returns true if the append was successful, false if the input was not ready for more media data.

## Discussion

Discussion note: An error if the underlying writer failed.

## See Also

### Appending metadata

- [append(_:)](avfoundation/avassetwriterinput/metadatareceiver/append(_:).md)
- [finish()](avfoundation/avassetwriterinput/metadatareceiver/finish().md)