# depthAlignment(_:content:) Creates a layout view with the specified depth alignment. ``` nonisolated func depthAlignment(_ alignment: DepthAlignment, @ContentBuilder content: () -> Content) -> some View where Content : View ``` ## Parameters `alignment` A [`DepthAlignment`](/documentation/SwiftUI/DepthAlignment) value to use for aligning layout’s subviews ## Discussion Use `depthAlignment(_:content:)` to specify a depth guide for aligning subviews of this layout. In the example below, the button to play the robot animation is aligned to the `.front` of the `HStack`. ```swift HStackLayout().depthAlignment(.front) { RobotModel() Button("Play animation") { playRobotAnimation() } .glassBackgroundEffect() } ``` --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)