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UIEdgeInsets is a structure in the UIKit framework of Apple's iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS operating systems. It represents the distance from the edges of a rectangle to the edges of its content. Essentially, it defines the spacing or padding around an area. A UIEdgeInsets value is composed of four floating-point values: top, left, bottom, and right. These values determine how much inset to apply to each respective side.

The top property specifies the distance from the top edge of the rectangle to the content. Similarly, the left property defines the distance from the left edge, the bottom property from the bottom edge, and the right property from the right edge. These insets are often used to position and align views within their parent containers, ensuring there is adequate spacing and preventing content from overlapping with screen edges or other UI elements.

Common use cases for UIEdgeInsets include adjusting the layout of scrollable content in a UIScrollView, defining the margins for text labels, or controlling the padding within buttons and other controls. Developers can create UIEdgeInsets instances by initializing them with specific values for each edge, or by using convenient factory methods like `UIEdgeInsetsZero` for no insets. Understanding and utilizing UIEdgeInsets is fundamental for creating well-structured and visually appealing user interfaces in Apple's ecosystem.