---
title: vertical
framework: swiftui
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: swiftui/alignment/vertical
---

# vertical

The alignment on the vertical axis.

## Declaration

```swift
var vertical: VerticalAlignment
```

## Discussion

Discussion Set this value when you initialize an alignment using the init(horizontal:vertical:) method. Use one of the built-in VerticalAlignment guides, like center, or a custom guide that you create. For information about creating custom guides, see AlignmentID.

## See Also

### Creating a custom alignment

- [init(horizontal:vertical:)](swiftui/alignment/init(horizontal:vertical:).md)
- [horizontal](swiftui/alignment/horizontal.md)