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# init(effect:)

Creates a new visual effect view with the designated visual effect.

```
init(effect: UIVisualEffect?)
```

## Parameters

`effect`

The [`UIVisualEffect`](/documentation/UIKit/UIVisualEffect) you provide for the view. This can be a [`UIBlurEffect`](/documentation/UIKit/UIBlurEffect) or a [`UIVibrancyEffect`](/documentation/UIKit/UIVibrancyEffect).

## Return Value

The new view containing the designated visual effect.

## Discussion

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