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# updateTitle(_:subtitle:)

Update the task title and subtitle that the system displays to a person.

```
func updateTitle(_ title: String, subtitle: String)
```

## Parameters

`title`

The localized title displayed to a person.

`subtitle`

The localized subtitle displayed to a person.

## Discussion

The system displays Continuous Background Task requests in a Live Activity for a person to monitor progress and cancel a task, if they wish.

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