# init(_:format:) Creates a text view that displays the formatted representation of a nonstring type supported by a corresponding format style. ``` init(_ input: F.FormatInput, format: F) where F : FormatStyle, F.FormatInput : Equatable, F.FormatOutput == AttributedString ``` ## Parameters `input` The underlying value to display. `format` A format style of type `F` to convert the underlying value of type `F.FormatInput` to an attributed string representation. ## Discussion Use this initializer to create a text view backed by a nonstring value, using a to convert the type to an attributed string representation. Any changes to the value update the string displayed by the text view. In the following example, three [`Text`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Text) views present a date with different combinations of date and time fields, by using different options. ``` @State private var myDate = Date() var body: some View { VStack { Text(myDate, format: Date.FormatStyle(date: .numeric, time: .omitted).attributedStyle) Text(myDate, format: Date.FormatStyle(date: .complete, time: .complete).attributedStyle) Text(myDate, format: Date.FormatStyle().hour(.defaultDigitsNoAMPM).minute().attributedStyle) } } ```  --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)