---
title: "init(server:delegate:client:)"
framework: InputMethodKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
platforms: [macOS 10.5+]
path: "inputmethodkit/imkinputcontroller/init(server:delegate:client:)"
---

# init(server:delegate:client:)

Initializes the input control by setting the delegate.

## Declaration

```swift
init!(server: IMKServer!, delegate: Any!, client inputClient: Any!)
```

## Parameters

- `server`: The server object for the controller.
- `delegate`: The delegate object.
- `inputClient`: The client object that will send messages to the controller using the server object. The client object must confirm to the IMKTextInput protocol.

## Return Value

Return Value The initialized input controller object.

## Discussion

Discussion Methods in the IMKStateSetting and IMKMouseHandling protocols that are implemented by the delegate object always include a client parameter. Methods in the IMKInputController class do not need to take a client  because the initWithServer:delegate:client: method stores the client object you supply as an ivar when it initializes the IMKInputController object.