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# init(itemIdentifier:)

Creates a toolbar item with the specified identifier.

```
init(itemIdentifier: NSToolbarItem.Identifier)
```

## Parameters

`itemIdentifier`

The identifier for the toolbar item. You use this value to identify the item within your app, so you don’t need to localize it. For example, your toolbar delegate uses this value to identify the specific toolbar item.

## Return Value

A new toolbar item.

## See Also

[Integrating a Toolbar and Touch Bar into Your App](/documentation/AppKit/integrating-a-toolbar-and-touch-bar-into-your-app)

Provide users quick access to your app’s features from a toolbar and corresponding Touch Bar.


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