.padding()

iOS 13+

Adds space around a view's content, with options for all edges, specific edges, or custom insets.

Layout
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iOS User Coverage
97.2%
coverage

97.2% of iOS users can use this modifier

Version Compatibility
iOS 18.7
30.3% Supported
iOS 18.6
29.8% Supported
iOS 26.1
10.7% Supported
iOS 18.5
6.0% Supported
iOS 16.7
2.3% Supported
iOS 26.2
2.0% Supported
iOS 18.3
1.8% Supported
iOS 15.8
1.8% Supported
iOS 17.6
1.7% Supported
iOS 26.0
1.3% Supported

iOS 13+ required

Variants
.padding()

Adds default padding to all edges

.padding(_:)

Adds custom padding amount to all edges or specific edges

Parameters:
  • length: CGFloat or edges: Edge.Set
.padding(_:_:)

Adds custom padding to specific edges

Parameters:
  • edges: Edge.Set
  • length: CGFloat
Code Examples

Default Padding

Add system default padding to all edges

Text("Hello, World!")
    .padding()

Custom Padding Amount

Add 20 points of padding to all edges

Text("Hello, World!")
    .padding(20)

Edge-Specific Padding

Add padding only to horizontal edges

Text("Hello, World!")
    .padding(.horizontal, 30)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What iOS version is required for .padding()?

The .padding() modifier requires iOS 13 or later. This means 97.2% of current iOS users can use this modifier.

How do I use .padding() in SwiftUI?

Apply the .padding() modifier to any SwiftUI view. Check the code examples above for usage patterns.

Where can I learn more?

Visit the official Apple documentation for detailed information.

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