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# setInformativeText(_:)

Sets the (optional) informative text displayed in the panel.

```
func setInformativeText(_ informativeText: String!)
```

## Parameters

`informativeText`

By default, informative text describing the current certificate’s trust status is displayed. Call this method only if your application needs to customize the displayed informative text.

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