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# init(identifier:)

Creates a newly allocated toolbar with the specified identifier.

```
init(identifier: NSToolbar.Identifier)
```

## Parameters

`identifier`

A string used by the class to identify the kind of the toolbar.

## Return Value

The initialized toolbar object.

## Discussion

`identifier` is never seen by users and should not be localized. See the [`identifier`](/documentation/AppKit/NSToolbar/identifier-swift.property) property for important information.

## See Also

[`identifier`](/documentation/AppKit/NSToolbar/identifier-swift.property)

The value you use to identify the toolbar in your app.


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