HTML dir Attribute

Definition and Usage

The dir attribute is a global attribute. It specifies the direction of element’s content.

Values :

1. rtl : Value specifies right to left direction.
2. ltr : Value specifies left to right direction.
3. auto : Value specifies that the Direction will be set according the browser.

Example :

<p dir="rtl"> Direction of the text is Right to Left </p>

<p dir="ltr"> Direction of the text is Left to Right </p>

<p dir="auto"> Text direction is set according the browser </p>

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• Introduction To HTML5

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