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# init(operation:intent:)

Creates a drop proposal object that specifies how to incorporate the dropped content.

```
init(operation: UIDropOperation, intent: UITableViewDropProposal.Intent)
```

## Parameters

`operation`

The type of operation that you want to perform. Use this parameter to specify whether you want to move the original item to this new location, move a copy of the content, or prevent the content from being inserted at this location. For a list of possible values, see [`UIDropOperation`](/documentation/UIKit/UIDropOperation).

`intent`

The option for how to incorporate the content into the table view. You can insert the content between items or add it to an existing item.

## Return Value

An initialized drop proposal.

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