# contentMargins(_:for:) Configures the content margin for a provided placement. ``` nonisolated func contentMargins(_ length: CGFloat, for placement: ContentMarginPlacement = .automatic) -> some View ``` ## Parameters `length` The amount of margins to add on all edges. `placement` Where the margins should be added. ## Discussion Use this modifier to customize the content margins of different kinds of views. For example, you can use this modifier to customize the margins of scrollable views like [`ScrollView`](/documentation/SwiftUI/ScrollView). In the following example, the scroll view will automatically inset its content by the safe area plus an additional 20 points on the leading and trailing edge. ``` ScrollView(.horizontal) { // ... } .contentMargins(.horizontal, 20.0) ``` You can provide a [`ContentMarginPlacement`](/documentation/SwiftUI/ContentMarginPlacement) to target specific parts of a view to customize. For example, provide a [`scrollContent`](/documentation/SwiftUI/ContentMarginPlacement/scrollContent) placement to inset the content of a [`TextEditor`](/documentation/SwiftUI/TextEditor) without affecting the insets of its scroll indicators. ``` TextEditor(text: $text) .contentMargins(.horizontal, 20.0, for: .scrollContent) ``` Similarly, you can customize the insets of scroll indicators separately from scroll content. Consider doing this when applying a custom clip shape that may clip the indicators. ``` ScrollView { // ... } .clipShape(.rect(cornerRadius: 20.0)) .contentMargins(10.0, for: .scrollIndicators) ``` When applying multiple contentMargins modifiers, modifiers with the same placement will override modifiers higher up in the view hierarchy. --- 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)