Horizontal & Vertical ScrollView
Scroll arbitrary content in any direction.
Horizontal & Vertical ScrollView is a free SwiftUI Academy lesson on CoddyKit. This is lesson 1 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the SwiftUI Academy learning path, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app. The SwiftUI Academy course includes 4 lessons in total.
Beyond One Screen
Sometimes your content is taller than the screen. A ScrollView lets users glide past the edges to see it all. 📜
ScrollView {
Text("Lots of content here")
}Vertical by Default
A plain ScrollView scrolls up and down. Wrap a tall VStack inside and everything becomes swipeable.
ScrollView {
VStack {
Text("Top")
Text("Bottom")
}
}Going Horizontal
Pass .horizontal as the axis and your content scrolls left and right instead, great for image carousels.
ScrollView(.horizontal) {
HStack {
Text("One")
Text("Two")
}
}Pick Your Axis
The first argument is the axis: use .vertical, .horizontal, or even both for free, two-way scrolling.
ScrollView([.horizontal, .vertical]) {
BigContent()
}Hiding the Indicator
Set showsIndicators to false to hide the little scroll bar for a cleaner, more designed look.
ScrollView(.horizontal, showsIndicators: false) {
HStack { /* cards */ }
}Content Sizes Itself
A ScrollView only scrolls when its content is bigger than the visible area. Short content just sits still.
Pair with a Stack
Always put a VStack or HStack inside, since a ScrollView holds one child and the stack lines the rest up.
ScrollView {
VStack(spacing: 16) {
Card()
Card()
}
}Free-form vs List
Reach for a ScrollView when you want full layout freedom; a List adds rows and separators for you.
Add Some Padding
Give inner content padding so it does not hug the screen edges as users scroll past it.
ScrollView {
VStack { /* content */ }
.padding()
}Carousels Made Easy
A horizontal ScrollView of cards is the classic recipe for a swipeable carousel of photos or products.
ScrollView(.horizontal) {
HStack {
ForEach(items) { Card($0) }
}
}Smooth and Native
Scrolling feels buttery because ScrollView uses the same engine as the rest of iOS. It just works. ✨
Quick Check
Think about which direction you want to move.
Recap
You learned that a ScrollView reveals overflowing content, scrolls vertically by default, and goes horizontal with an axis. 🎉
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the “Horizontal & Vertical ScrollView” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Horizontal & Vertical ScrollView” is free to read here on the web. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the SwiftUI Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO. The SwiftUI Academy course includes 4 lessons in total.
What will I learn in “Horizontal & Vertical ScrollView”?
Scroll arbitrary content in any direction. You practise SwiftUI Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start SwiftUI Academy?
No prior experience is required. SwiftUI Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace. This is lesson 1 of 4.
How long does the “Horizontal & Vertical ScrollView” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this SwiftUI Academy lesson?
Yes. Every SwiftUI Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Horizontal & Vertical ScrollView
- LazyVStack & LazyHStack
- Adaptive Grids with LazyVGrid
- ScrollView Reader & Anchors