---
title: "init(dataSource:)"
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "uikit/nstextselectionnavigation/init(datasource:)"
---

# init(dataSource:)

Creates a new object using the text selection data source you provide.

## Declaration

```swift
init(dataSource: any NSTextSelectionDataSource)
```

## Parameters

- `dataSource`: An NSTextSelectionDataSource.