SetReadingOrder
Sets the direction (reading order) of the text in the current cell range.
Syntax
expression.SetReadingOrder(direction);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiRange class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direction | Required | 'context' | 'ltr' | 'rtl' | The direction (reading order) that will be applied to the cell contents. |
Returns
This method doesn't return any data.
Example
Set the direction text is read across a cell range in a spreadsheet.
// How do I switch text to read right-to-left in a spreadsheet?
// Support languages like Arabic or Hebrew by adjusting the text flow direction in a spreadsheet.
const worksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
worksheet.GetRange("B2").SetValue("Hello, أهلاً, 你好");
const range = worksheet.GetRange("A1:C3");
range.SetReadingOrder('rtl');