# safeAreaInset(edge:alignment:spacing:content:) Shows the specified content beside the modified view. ``` nonisolated func safeAreaInset(edge: HorizontalEdge, alignment: VerticalAlignment = .center, spacing: CGFloat? = nil, @ContentBuilder content: () -> V) -> some View where V : View ``` ## Parameters `edge` The horizontal edge of the view to inset by the width of `content`, to make space for `content`. `alignment` The alignment guide used to position `content` vertically. `spacing` Extra distance placed between the two views, or nil to use the default amount of spacing. `content` A content builder function providing the view to display in the inset space of the modified view. ## Return Value A new view that displays `content` beside the modified view, making space for the `content` view by horizontally insetting the modified view. ## Discussion The `content` view is anchored to the specified horizontal edge in the parent view, aligning its vertical axis to the specified alignment guide. The modified view is inset by the width of `content`, from `edge`, with its safe area increased by the same amount. ``` struct ScrollableViewWithSideBar: View { var body: some View { ScrollView { ScrolledContent() } .safeAreaInset(edge: .leading, spacing: 0) { SideBarContent() } } } ``` --- 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)