---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "swift/optional/init(_:)"
---

# init(_:)

Creates an instance that stores the given value.

## Declaration

```swift
init(_ value: consuming Wrapped)
```

## See Also

### Creating an Optional Value

- [Optional.some(_:)](swift/optional/some(_:).md)