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# tracking(_:)

Sets the tracking for the text in this view.

```
nonisolated func tracking(_ tracking: CGFloat) -> some View
```

## Parameters

`tracking`

The amount of additional space, in points, that
the view should add to each character cluster after layout. Value of `0`
sets the tracking to the system default value.

## Return Value

A view where text has the specified amount of tracking.

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