---
title: message
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: uikit/uialertcontroller/message
---

# message

Descriptive text that provides more details about the reason for the alert.

## Declaration

```swift
var message: String? { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The message string is displayed below the title string and is less prominent. Use this string to provide additional context about the reason for the alert or about the actions that the user might take.

## See Also

### Configuring the alert

- [title](uikit/uialertcontroller/title.md)
- [preferredStyle](uikit/uialertcontroller/preferredstyle.md)
- [UIAlertController.Style](uikit/uialertcontroller/style.md)