---
title: "init(text:)"
framework: spritekit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "spritekit/sklabelnode/init(text:)"
---

# init(text:)

Initializes a new label object with a text string.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(text: String?)
```

## Parameters

- `text`: The text to use to initialize the label node.

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized label object.

## Discussion

Discussion The label node’s font is set to Helvetica Neue Ultra Light, 32 point.

## See Also

### Creating a Label

- [init(fontNamed:)](spritekit/sklabelnode/init(fontnamed:).md)
- [init(attributedText:)](spritekit/sklabelnode/init(attributedtext:).md)