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RTL (Right-to-Left)
Pronunciationar-tee-EL
Definition
A layout direction for languages like Arabic and Hebrew, where text and the whole interface flow from right to left.
Where you hear it
Localization work and Arabic-first products.
Examples
The app supports RTL, so the menu is on the right side.
Use logical CSS properties like
margin-inline-startinstead ofmargin-left.
Common mistake
Only changing text-align: right. Real RTL support mirrors the whole layout, not just the text.