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Changes the visibility of the list section index. ![Section Index Label and Visibility - iOS on iPhone - Portrait - Liquid Glass - Light Mode - Preview](https://exploreswiftui.com/api/images/129/variants/369?v=1790073478842&r=2&w=800&q=80&f=webp) ### **Platform Compatibility** iOS 26.0+ iPadOS 26.0+ macOS 26.0+ watchOS 26.0+ tvOS 26.0+ visionOS 26.0+ ### **Tags** ### **SwiftUI Code** [ Docs]() ``` let items = ["Foo", "Bar"] var body: some View { List(items, id: \.self) { item in Section(item) { ForEach(0 ..< 42) { number in Text(String(describing: number)) } } .sectionIndexLabel(item) } .listSectionIndexVisibility(.visible) } ``` ### **Found an issue or have a suggestion?** Created: August 10, 2025Updated: December 27, 2025 ![Connect Wizard](https://exploreswiftui.com/_ipx/f_webp&q_80&s_48x48/images/connect-wizard-icon.png) **Connect Wizard** **Unlock insights App Store Connect doesn’t show you.** [** Get Started 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