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# init(type:)

Creates a Home Screen quick action icon using a system-defined image.

```
convenience init(type: UIApplicationShortcutIcon.IconType)
```

## Parameters

`type`

The system-defined image to use for the icon. For a list of possible images, see the [`UIApplicationShortcutIcon.IconType`](/documentation/UIKit/UIApplicationShortcutIcon/IconType) enumeration.

## Return Value

A Home Screen quick action icon initialized with the specified system image.

## Discussion

Use this method to create icons for actions supported by the system. Users expect system-defined action images to be used only for the intended action.

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