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# makeTextWritingDirectionRightToLeft(_:)

Changes the writing direction to right-to-left.

```
optional func makeTextWritingDirectionRightToLeft(_ sender: Any?)
```

## Parameters

`sender`

The object calling this method.

## Discussion

Use this method to make your content adopt a right-to-left layout. Apply this layout information to text and to other visual elements in your interface.

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