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# destructive(_:action:)

Creates an alert button with a style that indicates a destructive
action.

```
static func destructive(_ label: Text, action: (() -> Void)? = {}) -> Alert.Button
```

## Parameters

`label`

The text to display on the button.

`action`

A closure to execute when the user taps or presses the
button.

## Return Value

An alert button that indicates a destructive action.

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