---
title: "safeAreaInset(edge:alignment:spacing:content:)"
framework: swiftui
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "swiftui/view/safeareainset(edge:alignment:spacing:content:)-6gwby"
---

# safeAreaInset(edge:alignment:spacing:content:)

Shows the specified content beside the modified view.

## Declaration

```swift
nonisolated func safeAreaInset<V>(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

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

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()         }     } }