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

# init()

Creates a gesture recognizer.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init()
```

## See Also

### Initializing a gesture recognizer

- [init(target:action:)](uikit/uigesturerecognizer/init(target:action:).md)
- [init(coder:)](uikit/uigesturerecognizer/init(coder:).md)