SetReadingOrder
Specifies the reading order for the current paragraph. Possible values are:
- null - use the standart direction parameter;
- "ltr" - left-to-right text direction;
- "rtl" - right-to-left text direction.
Syntax
expression.SetReadingOrder(readingOrder);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiParagraph class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| readingOrder | Optional | ReadingOrder | The reading order. |
Returns
Example
Set the reading direction of a paragraph to left-to-right or right-to-left in a document.
// How do I make a paragraph display text in a right-to-left reading order in a document?
// Switch a paragraph's text flow to match a language that reads from right to left in a document.
const doc = Api.GetDocument();
const paragraph = Api.CreateParagraph();
paragraph.AddText('Hello! مرحبا! 你好!');
doc.Push(paragraph);
paragraph.SetReadingOrder('rtl');