---
title: "init(value:type:)"
framework: intents
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "intents/inpersonhandle/init(value:type:)"
---

# init(value:type:)

Initializes and returns a person handle with the specified data.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(value: String?, type: INPersonHandleType)
```

## Parameters

- `value`: The data to associate with the handle. Specify the data as a user-readable string.
- `type`: A constant indicating the type of information in the value parameter. For a list of possible values, see doc://com.apple.sirikit/documentation/Intents/INPersonHandleType.

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized person handle object.

## See Also

### Initializing a Person Handle

- [init(value:type:label:)](intents/inpersonhandle/init(value:type:label:).md)