# background(_:) Sets the background contents for the hosting configuration’s enclosing cell. ``` func background(_ style: S) -> UIHostingConfiguration> where S : ShapeStyle ``` ## Parameters `style` The shape style to be used as the background of the cell. ## Discussion The following example sets a custom view to the background of the cell: ``` UIHostingConfiguration { Text("My Contents") } .background(Color.blue) ``` --- 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)