---
title: prefersShadow
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: uikit/uipointerhovereffect/prefersshadow
---

# prefersShadow

A Boolean value that determines whether to add a shadow.

## Declaration

```occ
@property (nonatomic) BOOL prefersShadow;
```

## Discussion

Discussion The default value of this property is false.

## See Also

### Customizing the effect

- [prefersScaledContent](uikit/uipointerhovereffect/prefersscaledcontent.md)