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Best practices

Prefer keeping a box relatively small in comparison with its containing view.

Consider using padding and alignment to communicate additional grouping within a box.

Content

Provide a succinct introductory title if it helps clarify the box’s contents.

If you need a title, write a brief phrase that describes the contents.


For the complete guidance, including worked examples and illustrations, see the canonical page: https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/boxes

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