# padding(_:) Adds a different padding amount to each edge of this view. ``` nonisolated func padding(_ insets: EdgeInsets) -> some View ``` ## Parameters `insets` An `EdgeInsets` instance that contains padding amounts for each edge. ## Return Value A view that’s padded by different amounts on each edge. ## Discussion Use this modifier to add a different amount of padding on each edge of a view: ``` VStack { Text("Text padded by different amounts on each edge.") .padding(EdgeInsets(top: 10, leading: 20, bottom: 40, trailing: 0)) .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 pad a view on specific edges with equal padding for all padded edges, use `View/padding(_:_:)`. To pad all edges of a view equally, 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)