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# init(imageCell:)

Returns an `NSCell` object initialized with the specified image and set to have the cell’s default menu.

```
init(imageCell image: NSImage?)
```

## Parameters

`image`

The image to use for the cell. If this parameter is `nil`, no image is set.

## Return Value

An initialized `NSCell` object, or `nil` if the cell could not be initialized.

## Discussion

This is one of four designated initializers you must implement when subclassing. See [`Designated Initializers`](/documentation/AppKit/NSCell#Designated-Initializers) for the complete list.

## See Also

[`class NSCell`](/documentation/AppKit/NSCell)

A mechanism for displaying text or images in a view object without the overhead of a full [`NSView`](/documentation/AppKit/NSView) subclass.


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