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# init(identifier:)

Performs default initialization for the receiver.

```
init(identifier: Any?)
```

## Discussion

Sets the receiver’s identifier object to `identifier`, if it is not `nil`. Use this method when creating tab view items programmatically.

## See Also

  [Tab View Programming Topics](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/TabView/TabView.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000074i)

[`identifier`](/documentation/AppKit/NSTabViewItem/identifier)

Sets the receiver’s optional identifier object to `identifier`.


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