---
title: "init(insertionIndexPath:reuseIdentifier:)"
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "uikit/uicollectionviewplaceholder/init(insertionindexpath:reuseidentifier:)"
---

# init(insertionIndexPath:reuseIdentifier:)

Creates a placeholder object with the specified index path and reuse identifier.

## Declaration

```swift
init(insertionIndexPath: IndexPath, reuseIdentifier: String)
```

## Parameters

- `insertionIndexPath`: The index path at which to insert the placeholder cell.
- `reuseIdentifier`: The reuse identifier to use when dequeueing the cell.

## Return Value

Return Value A new placeholder cell object.