.task()

iOS 15+

Adds an async task to perform when the view appears.

Lifecycle
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iOS User Coverage
96.8%
coverage

96.8% 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 15+ required

Variants
.task()

Basic task modifier

Code Examples

Basic task Usage

Apply the .task() modifier to a view

Text("Hello, World!")
    .task()
Using with Older iOS Versions

If your app supports iOS versions older than 15, you can use #available to conditionally apply this modifier:

if #available(iOS 15, *) {
    myView.task()
} else {
    // Fallback for older iOS versions
    myView
}

Check the code examples above for specific #available patterns with this modifier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What iOS version is required for .task()?

The .task() modifier requires iOS 15 or later. This means 96.8% of current iOS users can use this modifier.

Can I use this if my app supports older iOS versions?

Yes! Use #available(iOS 15, *) to conditionally apply this modifier only on devices running iOS 15 or later, with a fallback for older versions.

How do I use .task() in SwiftUI?

Apply the .task() 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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