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# showsTabBadge

An indicator you use to call attention to the tab.

```
var showsTabBadge: Bool { get set }
```

## Discussion

Set this property to `true` to display a small red indicator on the tab to show that it requires action from the user, or is displaying ephemeral information.

CarPlay only displays the indicator when the template is a root-template of a tab bar, otherwise setting this property has no effect.

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