# layout-direction Sets the text direction based on the user’s language preference. ## Overview All base style sheets now use `text-align:natural`. You must use the `layout-direction` query to change the language layout. Here’s an example for specifying styles for right-to-left languages. ```xml ``` ### Values for layout-direction - `ltr`: Test for left-to-right language layout. - `rtl`: Test for right-to-left language layout. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)