---
title: isHiddenByDefault
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: uikit/uitab/ishiddenbydefault
---

# isHiddenByDefault

A Boolean value that indicates whether an item is hidden by default.

## Declaration

```swift
var isHiddenByDefault: Bool { get set }
```

## See Also

### Managing customization

- [isHidden](uikit/uitab/ishidden.md)
- [allowsHiding](uikit/uitab/allowshiding.md)
- [preferredPlacement](uikit/uitab/preferredplacement.md)
- [UITab.Placement](uikit/uitab/placement.md)