CSS direction Property
 Complete CSS Reference
Example
Set the text direction to "right-to-left":
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Definition and Usage
The direction property specifies the text direction/writing direction.
| Default value: |
ltr |
| Inherited: |
yes |
| Version: |
CSS2 |
| JavaScript syntax: |
object.style.direction="rtl" |
Browser Support
The direction property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: Internet Explorer does not support the property value "inherit".
Property Values
| Value |
Description |
| ltr |
The writing direction is left-to-right. This is default |
| rtl |
The writing direction is right-to-left |
| inherit |
Specifies that the value of the direction property should be inherited
from the parent element |
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Text
HTML DOM reference: direction property
Complete CSS Reference
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