# arrayWithObjects: Creates and returns an array containing the objects in the argument list. ``` + (instancetype) arrayWithObjects:(ObjectType) firstObj; ``` ## Parameters `firstObj` The first object for the array. ## Return Value An array containing the objects in the argument list. ## Discussion Pass comma-separated list of trailing variadic arguments as additional objects, ending with `nil`. The following code example creates an array containing three different types of element: ```objc NSDate *aDate = [NSDate distantFuture]; NSValue *aValue = @(5); NSString *aString = @"hello"; NSArray *array = [NSArray arrayWithObjects:aDate, aValue, aString, nil]; ``` Alternatively, you can use array literal syntax in Objective-C or Swift to create an array containing given objects: ```objc NSArray *array = @[@"alpha", @"bravo", @"charlie"]; ``` --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)