# lineLimit(_:) Sets the maximum number of lines that text can occupy in this view. ``` nonisolated func lineLimit(_ number: Int?) -> some View ``` ## Parameters `number` The line limit. If `nil`, no line limit applies. ## Return Value A view that limits the number of lines that `Text` instances display. ## Discussion Use this modifier to cap the number of lines that an individual text element can display. The line limit applies to all `Text` instances within a hierarchy. For example, an `HStack` with multiple pieces of text longer than three lines caps each piece of text to three lines rather than capping the total number of lines across the `HStack`. In the example below, the modifier limits the very long line in the `Text` element to the 2 lines that fit within the view’s bounds: ``` Text("This is a long string that demonstrates the effect of SwiftUI's lineLimit(:_) operator.") .frame(width: 200, height: 200, alignment: .leading) .lineLimit(2) ```  --- 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)