# background(ignoresSafeAreaEdges:) Sets the view’s background to the default background style. ``` nonisolated func background(ignoresSafeAreaEdges edges: Edge.Set = .all) -> some View ``` ## Parameters `edges` The set of edges for which to ignore safe area insets when adding the background. The default value is [`all`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Edge/Set/all). Specify an empty set to respect safe area insets on all edges. ## Return Value A view with the [`background`](/documentation/SwiftUI/ShapeStyle/background) shape style drawn behind it. ## Discussion This modifier behaves like [`background(_:ignoresSafeAreaEdges:)`](/documentation/SwiftUI/View/background(_:ignoresSafeAreaEdges:)), except that it always uses the [`background`](/documentation/SwiftUI/ShapeStyle/background) shape style. For example, you can add a background to a [`Label`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Label): ``` ZStack { Color.teal Label("Flag", systemImage: "flag.fill") .padding() .background() } ``` Without the background modifier, the teal color behind the label shows through the label. With the modifier, the label’s text and icon appear backed by a region filled with a color that’s appropriate for light or dark appearance:  If you want to specify a [`View`](/documentation/SwiftUI/View) or a stack of views as the background, use [`background(alignment:content:)`](/documentation/SwiftUI/View/background(alignment:content:)) instead. To specify a [`Shape`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Shape) or [`InsettableShape`](/documentation/SwiftUI/InsettableShape), use [`background(_:in:fillStyle:)`](/documentation/SwiftUI/View/background(_:in:fillStyle:)). To configure the background of a presentation, like a sheet, use [`presentationBackground(_:)`](/documentation/SwiftUI/View/presentationBackground(_:)). --- 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)