ented'><code><span class='token-keyword'>var</span> <span class='token-identifier'>preferredStatusBarUpdateAnimation</span>: UIStatusBarAnimation?</code></pre>
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<div class='content'><h2 id='discussion'>Discussion</h2><p>Default value is <code>nil</code>, in which case system uses <code>UIStatusBarAnimation.fade</code>. This property comes into play only when you actively change the status barâ€™s show/hide state by changing the <a href='../../../documentation/SheeKit/UIViewController