# badge(_:) Generates a badge for the view from a string. ``` nonisolated func badge(_ label: S?) -> some View where S : StringProtocol ``` ## Parameters `label` An optional string to display as a badge. Set the value to `nil` to hide the badge. ## Discussion Use a badge to convey optional, supplementary information about a view. Keep the contents of the badge as short as possible. Badges appear in list rows, tab bars, toolbar items, and menus. This modifier creates a `Text` view on your behalf, and treats the localized key similar to `Text/init(_:)-9d1g4`. The following example shows a list with a “Default” badge on one of its rows. ``` NavigationView { List(servers) { server in Text(server.name) .badge(server.defaultString()) } .navigationTitle("Servers") } ```  --- 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)