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# init(title:)

Initializes and returns a menu having the specified title and with autoenabling of menu items turned on.

```
init(title: String)
```

## Parameters

`title`

The title to assign to the menu.

## Return Value

The initialized `NSMenu` object or `nil` if the object could not be initialized.

## Discussion

This method is the designated initializer for the class.

## See Also

[`autoenablesItems`](/documentation/AppKit/NSMenu/autoenablesItems)

Indicates whether the menu automatically enables and disables its menu items.


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