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# init(value:type:)

Initializes and returns a person handle with the specified data.

```
convenience init(value: String?, type: INPersonHandleType)
```

## Parameters

`value`

The data to associate with the handle. Specify the data as a user-readable string.

`type`

A constant indicating the type of information in the `value` parameter. For a list of possible values, see [`INPersonHandleType`](/documentation/Intents/INPersonHandleType).

## Return Value

An initialized person handle object.

## Discussion

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