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# defaultBackgroundConfiguration()

Retrieves a background configuration with system default values.

```
@MainActor @preconcurrency func defaultBackgroundConfiguration() -> UIBackgroundConfiguration
```

## Return Value

A default background configuration. The system determines default values for the configuration according to the section where the view appears.

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