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# init(content:)

Initializes and returns an `NSObjectController` object with the given content.

```
init(content: Any?)
```

## Parameters

`content`

The content for the receiver.

## Return Value

The initialized object controller, with its content object set to `content`.

## See Also

  <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Foundation/NSPredicate>

  <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/CoreData>

[Cocoa Bindings](/documentation/AppKit/cocoa-bindings)

Automatically synchronize your data model with your app’s interface using Cocoa Bindings.


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