---
title: arrowHeight()
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: uikit/uipopoverbackgroundviewmethods/arrowheight()
---

# arrowHeight()

The height of the arrow (measured in points) from its base to its tip.

## Declaration

```swift
static func arrowHeight() -> CGFloat
```

## Discussion

Discussion Use this method to return the height of the arrow used by your popover background content. The arrow height must be the same for all possible directions and that height must not change.

## See Also

### Accessing the arrow metrics

- [arrowBase()](uikit/uipopoverbackgroundviewmethods/arrowbase().md)