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# init(alertStyleWithIdentifier:)

Initializes and returns a group item configured to match system alerts.

```
convenience init(alertStyleWithIdentifier identifier: NSTouchBarItem.Identifier)
```

## Discussion

You can control spacing between items, but it is recommended to use [`fixedSpaceLarge`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTouchBarItem/Identifier-swift.struct/fixedSpaceLarge) to maintain consistency.

The [`groupUserInterfaceLayoutDirection`](/documentation/AppKit/NSGroupTouchBarItem/groupUserInterfaceLayoutDirection) is set to match the application’s [`userInterfaceLayoutDirection`](/documentation/AppKit/NSApplication/userInterfaceLayoutDirection).

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