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# init(for:)

Initializes a view controller for an existing contact.

```
convenience init(for contact: CNContact)
```

## Parameters

`contact`

The existing contact.

## Return Value

A newly initialized [`CNContactViewController`](/documentation/ContactsUI/CNContactViewController) object.

## Discussion

This view controller initializes the customized behavior and appearance of [`CNContactViewController`](/documentation/ContactsUI/CNContactViewController)
for a contact.

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