Status bars

ComponentsStatus

Source: Apple Inc. Canonical content at https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/status-bars. This file is a structured index of that content, snapshot 2025-02-02. Apple HIG text and imagery are © Apple Inc.; this repository provides organization and cross-referencing for AI agent consumption only.

Status bars

Best practices

Obscure content under the status bar.

Consider temporarily hiding the status bar when displaying full-screen media.

Avoid permanently hiding the status bar.

Platform considerations

Resources

Developer documentation


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

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