---
title: init()
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: uikit/uibaritem/init()
---

# init()

Initializes the bar item to its default state.

## Declaration

```swift
init()
```

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized bar item or nil if the item could not be initialized.

## See Also

### Creating a bar item

- [init(coder:)](uikit/uibaritem/init(coder:).md)