# padding(_:) Adds a specific padding amount to each edge of this view. ``` nonisolated func padding(_ length: CGFloat) -> some View ``` ## Parameters `length` The amount, given in points, to pad this view on all edges. ## Return Value A view that’s padded by the amount you specify. ## Discussion Use this modifier to add padding all the way around a view. ``` VStack { Text("Text padded by 10 points on each edge.") .padding(10) .border(.gray) Text("Unpadded text for comparison.") .border(.yellow) } ``` The order in which you apply modifiers matters. The example above applies the padding before applying the border to ensure that the border encompasses the padded region:  To independently control the amount of padding for each edge, use `View/padding(_:)-6pgqq`. To pad a select set of edges by the same amount, use `View/padding(_:_:)`. --- 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)