---
title: "abRecord(with:)"
framework: eventkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "eventkit/ekparticipant/abrecord(with:)"
---

# abRecord(with:)

Returns the address book record that represents the participant.

## Declaration

```swift
func abRecord(with addressBook: ABAddressBook) -> ABRecord?
```

## Parameters

- `addressBook`: The address book to search.

## Return Value

Return Value The address book record for the participant, or nil if the record is not found.

## Discussion

Discussion This method searches for a record match based on the participant’s email address. Special Considerations note: This instance method is only available on iOS. For macOS, see the abPerson(in:) instance method.

## See Also

### Finding Participant Address Book Records

- [abPerson(in:)](eventkit/ekparticipant/abperson(in:).md)
- [ABAddressBook](eventkit/abaddressbook.md)
- [ABRecord](eventkit/abrecord.md)