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# init(_:)

```
convenience init(_ elementProvider: @escaping (@escaping ([UIMenuElement]) -> Void) -> Void)
```

## Parameters

`elementProvider`

An asynchronous element provider block. Call this block’s completion handler when the responder’s
menu items are available.

## Discussion\abstract Creates a deferred menu element provider with an asynchronous block.

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