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

# init(insertionIndexPath:reuseIdentifier:rowHeight:)

Creates a placeholder object with the specified index path and cell-related information.

## Declaration

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

## Parameters

- `insertionIndexPath`: The index path at which to insert the placeholder cell.
- `reuseIdentifier`: The reuse identifier to use when dequeueing the cell. A cell with the specified identifier must be registered with the table prior to inserting the placeholder cell. You can register cells in your storyboard file or programmatically.
- `rowHeight`: The initial height of the cell. Specify doc://com.apple.uikit/documentation/UIKit/UITableView/automaticDimension if your table uses estimated row heights and the placeholder cell is self-sizing.

## Return Value

Return Value A new placeholder cell object.